 Solar powered technologies can help alleviate this problem with minimal cost using a combination of solar powered well pumping, a water tower or other holding tank, and a solar powered water purifier.These technologies require minimal maintenance, have low operational costs, and once set up, will help provide clean water for drinking and agriculture.With large enough reservoirs for the water that has been pumped and purified with solar powered technology, a community will be better able to withstand drought or famine.