Gaza Water Crisis Quiz

What is the recommended minimum amount of water per day per person for drinking, cooking, and bathing according to the United Nations?

• 10 liters

• 30 liters

• 70 liters

• 50 liters

Where does Gaza primarily get its drinking water from?

• Desalination plants

• Lakes

• Rivers

• Groundwater

How many desalination plants are there in Gaza, and what percentage of them are privately run?

• 200 plants, 20% privately run

• 150 plants, 80% privately run

• 100 plants, 40% privately run

• 50 plants, 60% privately run

What is the main issue causing a shortage of water production in the desalination plants?

• Shortage of fuel

• High production costs

• Technical issues

• Lack of demand

How many desalination plants owned by Eta Water Company are currently operational in Gaza?

• Three

• One

• Four

• Two

What is the estimated number of people in Rafah, where the sole desalination plant is located, after the start of the war?

• 300,000

• 1 million

• 100,000

• 1.5 million

What is the percentage of the population in Gaza drinking salty and contaminated water according to UNRWA?

• 30%

• 50%

• 90%

• 70%

What are the potential risks of drinking contaminated water in Gaza according to the U.N. special rapporteur?

• Skin allergies

• Digestive issues

• Respiratory infections

• Cholera and other waterborne diseases

What was the condition of Gaza's water infrastructure when Israel disengaged from the territory in 2005?

• Completely non-functional

• In good shape

• Under construction

• In need of repair

What has been a major challenge in maintaining drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities in Gaza?

• Blockade by Israel

• Lack of skilled workers

• Political instability

• Financial constraints