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From Public Water Distribution to Private Borehole: The Quiet Collapse of Nigeria's Water SupplyNigeria’s borehole boom reflects the collapse of public water systems, as households increasingly provide their own water after decades of government failure.
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From Public Water Distribution to Private Borehole: The Quiet Collapse of Nigeria's Water Supply
Nigeria’s borehole boom reflects the collapse of public water systems, as households increasingly provide their own water after decades of government failure.
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