Theme C Case Study: The Hippo Water Roller Flashcards
What year was the Hippo Roller Made?
1991
What country was the Hippo Roller invented in?
South Africa
What capacity is the hippo roller?
90L
What issue does the hippo roller attempt to solve?
To reduce the effort required to carry water long distance
How many people live in areas where water resources are scarce?
Over 1.2 billion
What percentage of African households do not have access to piped in water?
40%
Why do people develop long term health issues such as neck and spinal injuries as a result of collecting water?
People have to walk long distances with buckets on their heads
How long will the hippo roller last for as a result of the barrel being made from a thick plastic?
10 years
Can the barrel of the Hippo Water Roller be recycled?
Yes
In the Hippo roller there is a large opening, what does this mean for the water that is collected?
It can be easily cleaned and stored hygienically
The Hippo Roller is used in more than 20 African Countries, how much people does the hippo roller provide water for?
More than 300,000
How much buckets of water is one drum of the hippo roller equivalent to?
5 buckets
People say that the hippo roller is too expensive, how much does one cost?
£96
What type of funding would the hippo roller need to have a large impact on people’s lives?
Government funding
When would the hippo roller be difficult to control?
When the barrel isn’t full
