Water Ways

Some people around the world don’t have running water inside their homes. They need to walk to rivers, springs, or wells and then carry the water back to their homes. This is a lot of work because (1) the water might not be nearby (2) the roads may be hilly or bumpy, and (3) water is heavy. What can you design to help people carry water more easily?

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