Future of the Environment

Everything you need to know about water

In developing countries, 20 litres of water is enough to meet basic drinking, cooking and hand washing needs. Image: REUTERS/Aly Song

Johnny Wood
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129 million people still depend on surface water
Global access to safe drinking water Image: WHO / Unicef
The cost and proportion of income to buy 50 liters of water
Image: Statista via WaterAid report
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