Hopi Tribe Races To Expand Access To Clean Running Water

The video highlights the challenges faced by the Hopi tribe in Arizona during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the lack of access to clean running water. It discusses the daily struggles of Vivian Kocian, who must haul water for her family, and the introduction of portable hand washing stations as a temporary solution. The video also addresses the broader issue of insufficient water infrastructure and the tribe's efforts to use Cares Act funding to build new water systems, despite tight deadlines. The video concludes with a note of gratitude for the improvements made.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the Hopi tribe during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Shortage of food supplies

• Limited access to healthcare facilities

• Lack of access to clean running water

• Inadequate educational resources

What solution has been provided by the local nonprofit Red Feather to help Hopi households?

• Building new water wells

• Providing bottled water

• Installing portable hand washing stations

• Offering water purification tablets

What geographical challenges complicate the water infrastructure issues on the Hopi Reservation?

• High mesas and challenging terrain

• Frequent earthquakes

• Desert climate

• Dense forests

What financial resource is the Hopi tribe planning to use to improve their water systems?

• International aid

• Private donations

• Cares Act funds

• State government grants

What is the deadline for the Hopi tribe to utilize the Cares Act funds?

• June 30th

• March 31st

• December 30th

• January 1st