From my previous work in Madagascar, I understood that transportation could be both unpredictable and unreliable. For my journey to the Lost Forest it was bothof these things!
Where I live, trash and water services are provided much like they are at home. The water is safe to drink, and the trash is collected regularly. It helps to keep a healthy environment.
Turn on the tap in the United States and out comes drinking water you can down by the glass. You'd get sick if you tried this in Asia, though, because water here isn't filtered!