At a teahouse in Beshkent, Kyrgyzstan, water gathered from a nearby irrigation canal called aryk. The water is vulnerable to contamination from bacteria that cause hepatitis and other water-borne illnesses. The locals are hoping and planning for infrastructure project to bring clean water to their homes. In villages across Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia) antiquated water delivery systems and infrastructure is the cause of health issues such as outbreaks of hepatitis and gastrointestinal disease, especially among children.


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Keywords: beshlkent, drink, kazakhstan, tea, teahouse, water