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It is estimated that only 44% of the population has access to clean water. The target is to provide about 110 liters per person per day, while current supply stands at only 40 liters. AAWSA is currently supplying water to certain parts of the city on a shift basis. There are a number of pocket areas that receive water two or three days a week through the piped system (data as of November 2014). The disruption seems severe at Gulele, Kolfe Keranio, Addis Ketema, and Arada. Others such as Kaliti Akaki, and Lafto Nifas Silk also get water in shifts. Liquid waste is collected by vacuum trucks and piped sewer lines. The combined coverage of these systems is around 25-30% of the city. There is a clear and urgent need to expand sanitation services across the city, especially to those living in the informal housing. Redundant Demand for water and sanitation service far exceeds supply. As such, there is no excess capacity or back-up supply for water or sewerage in the city that would provide redundancy in the system. Water supply is derived from two sources: 40% surface and 60% groundwater, which are already under stress and failure of either source would result in a crisis. Disruptions to water supply are generally handled by providing water by tanker truck. AAWSA has a fleet of 30-40 tanker trucks that can each serve about 130 households per day. In regard to wastewater treatment, there is no back-up plan in place other than direct disposal to water bodies. There is no contingency financing earmarked for water and sanitation, and minor maintenance and repair is covered by the AAWSA’s budget