Question

Which of the following is/are not true regarding public water distribution in Porto Alegre?

• A. Porto Alegre has a far lower number of infant deaths as compared to most other cities of the world.
• B. Porto Alegre’s water department has achieved universal access to safe water.
• C. Water in Porto Alegre is so steeply priced that people cannot afford it.
• D. The people do not have a say in deciding which projects the water department should take up.

Answer 1

Answer: (C), (D)

The people do not have a say in deciding which projects the water department should take up.

Porto Alegre has a far lower infant motality rate than most cities of the world. Porto Alegre's water department has also achieved universal access to safe water. The water department has priced so low that people pay half the basic price. The profits of the water department is used to imporove the water supply. The functioning of the water department is transparent and people decide which project the water department must take up.