Advocacy Launched To Improve Dakar Water Quality

A coalition of NGOs has launched an advocacy campaign to improve bathing water quality in Dakar. The group recommends deploying sanitation police to disconnect illegal connections made to rainwater channels. The goal is to connect these systems to functional sanitation infrastructure to ensure water levels meet human health and environmental standards. Dakar is noted as a major tourist city. Non-governmental organizations have launched a national call to action to improve water quality in Dakar. Dakar's beaches are noted as highly frequented tourist locations. Advocates have launched a plea to improve the quality of other water sources in Dakar.