People without access to sewage systems

Bad water quality and sanitation are major causes of disease and death in poor countries. The number of people without a connection to public sewage is increasing rapidly

Lacking sewage is a massive problem

In 2030, the number of people without a connection to public sewage is expected to reach a staggering 5.4 billion - 1.1 billion people more than in 2000. The percentage without access will be slightly lower - 67 percent of the world population compared to 71 percent in 2000. That's better than an increasing percentage, of course, but it can hardly be described as good news.

Consequences of contaminated water sources

Access to clean drinking water is essential for human health and well-being. Proper sewage systems are a major factor in securing clean water. Globally, over 2 billion people use a water source for drinking water that is contaminated with faeces. Contaminated water transmits diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera, and dysentery. Contaminated drinking water causes over half a million deaths from diarrhoea each year.

It’s essential that we solve it

Better water quality and sanitation not only improves the health of people. It can also help to bring people and nations out of poverty.

It’s not rocket science

Providing a glass of clean water and a toilet may be challenging, but it is not rocket science. Many countries have made remarkable progress in providing clean water and sanitation. It can be done!