Safe Water is a Scarce Commodity Worldwide

Water is the most valuable resources on the planet. It’s constantly making the headlines, whether it’s lacking or abundant, during droughts and floods. In parts of the world where water is scarce it can become the cause for conflict. However, the ongoing story is that more than 650 million of the world’s poorest are without access to good drinking water, according to the NGO WaterAid. The below infographic shows, where drinking water is costly and how it’s distributed in different countries worldwide.

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The State of the World's Water in 2016

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