In rural Congo, there are few specialized utensils. The 55-gallon drum is one of those versatile vessel. The 55-gallon drum is a cooking utensil. It is used to process palm oil.
However, one of the most prominent uses of the 55-gallon drum is to storage water for the kitchen and bathroom. You will be surprised at the amount of water needed in the kitchen and bathroom.
The water in the drum is usually refilled daily. Here's what it takes to refill the 55-gallon drum with water. Did you know it is filled five gallons at a time? So it may take two girls, 4-5 trips to a distance water source to fill an empty 55-gallon drum. And it could take a 4-5 hours of walking.
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