Water is a basic need for life, yet many people in the world live without access to it. Through the figures of WHO, the problem of lack of drinking water sources and sanitation is still present globally, leading to serious health concerns such as dysentery and cholera.
- Lack of water sources: About 2.6 billion people do not have improved sanitation, while about 1.1 billion do not have access to safe sources of drinking water.
- Health concerns: Lack of drinking water leads to dangerous diseases and unnecessary deaths, especially among children under the age of five.
- United Nations Millennium Development Goal: Efforts to achieve the goal offered by the UN for improving access to drinking water and sanitation are still a long way off.
- Innovations for water: Innovative methods such as water disinfection through ultraviolet radiation are helping developing countries to address problems of drinking water shortages.
- The impact of water on the environment and economy: Lack of water not only affects health, but also ecosystems and the economy. Meanwhile, the use of hydroelectric energy represents a possible solution for the production of clean energy.
- Environmental responsibility: To ensure that water resources remain sustainable, it is necessary to take care of their conservation, including reducing pollution and preserving habitat.
Water is sacred to life and our responsibility to conserve it is essential to ensure a sustainable future for all.
