Our Scans · (LF.6) Clean Water and Sanitation · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 6. Ensure availability of water and sanitation for all.

• [New] For Africa's young population, water means opportunity. World Bank Live
• [New] California American Water's capital investment is focused on upgrading ageing infrastructure, enhancing water quality, reducing service disruptions, and improving system resilience. American Water Newsroom
• [New] Water shortages in the US are reaching critical levels, driven by climate change, aging infrastructure, and aquifer depletion, with New Mexico, California, Arizona, and the Colorado River Basin facing severe risks. To be
• [New] Future Outlook: Water withdrawals for AI-related operations in Texas alone could grow from 0.75% of state demand in 2025 to over 9% by 2040. To be
• [New] Rainwater harvesting, the use of grey water in homes and an urgent campaign to reduce water usage across society are vital to prevent water shortages of 5bn liters a day by 2055. The Guardian
• [New] The EPA proposes six control measure options that applicable water systems could select and implement to reduce PFOA and PFOS concentrations and provide information for consumers to decrease their exposure to PFAS. Federal Register
• [New] To achieve compliance with the PFOA and PFOS MCLs, the EPA anticipates that some water systems will seek to restructure, such as entering into water system partnerships or physically consolidating or connecting with another nearby water system. Federal Register
• [New] Water systems currently must complete monitoring by 2027 and install treatment systems by 2029. Green Building Law Update
• [New] Today, the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it plans to repeal federal restrictions on four PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, in drinking water. Earthjustice
• Global water demand is projected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030 if current trends continue, creating an urgent imperative for conservation measures. Market Data Forecast
• The World Economic Forum continues ranking water crises among the most severe long-term global risks. Kalkine
• Kazakhstan will become the first country in Central Asia to begin the practical use of artificial rain technologies as part of a new water security initiative being implemented jointly with the National Center of Meteorology of the United Arab Emirates. The Astana Times
• Taiwan's semiconductor ecosystem previously faced drought-related concerns that threatened chip production, highlighting how water security increasingly affects technology supply chains. Kalkine
• Vietnam's commitment: By 2030, Vietnam will ensure sufficient water supply for domestic use and economic development, reaching 100% of urban households and 80% of rural households. World Bank Live
• President Alassane Ouattara is a champion of the African Union 2063 Green Agenda, and 2026 has been designated as the Year of Drinkable Water. World Bank Live
• Investors will better understand what drives a company's value and what role it plays in the unfolding global response to water stress. Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• The urgent global need to address water scarcity is creating risks and opportunities for companies and investors alike. Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• The federal government will invest around MX $2.6 billion (US$ 149.38 million) in water and drainage works in 10 municipalities in the eastern State of Mexico, as part of a broader push to strengthen water security in high-stress urban regions. Mexico Business

Last updated: 25 May 2026