Water is a vital resource for all of us, but particularly in Namibia where water availability is limited. Despite this, water is expensive in Namibia due to the high cost of production and distribution. There are many factors that contribute to the high cost of water in Namibia, including.

The high cost of water production and distribution in Namibia

Water is a precious resource in Namibia and access to clean water is limited. The high cost of water production and distribution means that many people cannot afford to pay for safe drinking water.

The limited availability of water in Namibia

The average person in Namibia uses about 50 liters, or 13 gallons, of water per day. The limited availability of water in this southwestern African country means that each person’s daily water usage must be carefully managed. Even though Namibia is a desert country and only has about 3 percent of its land covered by surface water resources, the government subsidized the price of domestic tap water until recently. In 2006, however, the government lifted subsidies on domestic tap water due to financial constraints brought on by years of drought.