Of the 76,000 water bodies that were reported on in 2020, only 1 per cent were from the poorest countries. Rates of progress for these basic services would need to quadruple for universal coverage to be reached by 2030.Īssessment of rivers, lakes and aquifers in 97 countries in 2020 shows that 60 per cent of water bodies assessed have good water quality. In addition, countries are facing growing challenges linked to degraded water-related ecosystems, water scarcity caused by climate change, underinvestment in water and sanitation and insufficient cooperation on transboundary waters.īetween 20, the population using safely managed drinking water services increased from 70 per cent to 74 per cent, the population with safely managed sanitation increased from 47 per cent to 54 per cent and the population with access to handwashing facilities with soap and water in the home increased from 67 per cent to 71 per cent. Decades of misuse, poor management, overextraction of groundwater and contamination of freshwater supplies have exacerbated water stress. Demand for water is rising owing to rapid population growth, urbanization and increasing water needs from agriculture, industry, and energy sectors. Billions of people will lack access to these basic services in 2030 unless progress quadruples. Access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene is the most basic human need for health and well-being.
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