More than a quarter of the world’s population – about 2.1 billion people – lack access to clean water. It is estimated that 1 in 10 people (785 million) still lack basic services, including the 144 million who drink untreated surface water.
Women and children are worst affected — children because they are more vulnerable to diseases of dirty water and women and girls because they often bear the burden of carrying water for their families for many miles daily.
Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life.
