This article highlights the struggles faced by Philadelphia's homeless population in accessing clean drinking water. It discusses the risks of dehydration, the efforts of shelters like Joseph's House in providing water, and the lack of public drinking fountains in the city.
The risks of dehydration range from fatigue and headaches to confusion, disorientation, and kidney disease.
Patricia Clark, the office administrator for Joseph’s House for the past eight years, spent 25 years homeless. For her, getting enough water was a taxing daily chore. Coleman said public spaces such as hospitals and libraries also may not be equipped to handle those who are in the midst of a mental health crisis or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. As a low-barrier shelter, Joseph’s House accepts people who are active in their addiction or have severe untreated mental illness.
HOMELESSNESS DEHYDRATION WATER ACCESS PUBLIC HEALTH PHILADELPHIA
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