683 million people still lack improved drinking water sources.

By IPS World Desk
ROME, Mar 22 2017 (IPS)

World Water Day on March 22nd gives us an opportunity to reflect on the one simple truth: water is life.

Globally, over 80% of the wastewater generated by society flows back into the ecosystem without being treated or reused.  Today, 1.8 billion people use a source of drinking water contaminated with faeces, putting them at risk of contracting cholera, dysentery, typhoid and polio.

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