Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation Facilities in the Coastal Area: A Study on Two Upazilas in Bangladesh

Abstract

This research aims to state the safe drinking water and sanitation facilities in the coastal areas of Bangladesh and to identify the main challenges to ensure harmless water and sanitation amenities for all in these coastal areas. The study adopts a quantitative technique to provide a comprehensive understanding. Both primary and secondary data sources were used in the research. The study was based on a field investigation where 100 respondents were selected randomly. Existing data from government reports, academic publications, and relevant databanks were analyzed to supplement primary data and provide context for the study. This research exposes that, 54% of citizens use safe water for drinking and cooking and 22% opine that the water they use for drinking and cooking is not safe.This research also displays that, 76% of inhabitants use sanitary latrines and 24% of individuals don’t use sanitary latrines at their homes. In this study, it is clear that a number of people living in the coastal areas are deprived of safe drinking water and sanitation comforts and they have no clear idea about the consequences of waterborne illnesses.