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] Water utilities in every U.S. region are vulnerable to climate hazards. ABC News
• [New] Hazards intensified by climate change, like drought and flooding, threaten both the quantity and quality of drinking water across the U.S.. ABC News
• [New] Public water supplies will be short of 5 billion liters of water a day by 2055 with an additional 1 billion liters of water needed in the wider economy. Blue Patch
• [New] By 2050, up to a third of global GDP could be exposed to high water stress if current trajectories persist. The Water Diplomat
• [New] From 2000 to 2030, the urban populations of Africa and Asia are expected to double, sharply increasing demand for a reliable water supply in cities. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] Meta is partnering with Arable to provide irrigation technology to independent farmers in Indiana's Upper Wabash River Basin, a project it expects to restore 200 million gallons of water a year for 10 years and reduce costs for farmers. Verdict
• [New] By 2030, up to 700 million people could be displaced due to worsening water stress, contributing to climate migration, geopolitical instability, and humanitarian emergencies. Boston College
• [New] By 2040, one in four children worldwide is projected to live in areas of extremely high water stress, increasing exposure to malnutrition, waterborne disease, and educational disruption. Boston College
• [New] One in five companies reports exposure to water-related supply chain risks, while more than $300 billion in business value is globally at risk if water scarcity remains unaddressed. Boston College
• [New] By 2030, Ecolab aims to help conserve 300 billion gallons of water per year, while protecting local watersheds and strengthening community water resilience. Boston College
• [New] The rising cases of diseases associated with contaminated water in underdeveloped countries will offer lucrative demand for the installation of atmospheric water generators in the Asia Pacific during the forecast period. Precedence Research
• [New] The rising concerns related to freshwater scarcity will boost the demand for atmospheric water generators across the globe. Precedence Research
• [New] The project, which includes a $112 million co-investment from the Government of Mongolia, will increase Ulaanbaatar's clean water supply by up to 80%, directly addressing a chronic crisis driven by explosive rural-to-urban migration in the Mongolian capital. The Diplomat
• [New] Countries such as France have announced plans to develop nearly 1,000 water reuse projects by 2027 as part of national water resilience strategies. VynZ Research
• [New] In Colorado, Denver Water is currently assessing the risks drought poses to their utilities so that they can plan appropriately and ensure water for their customers in the future. ABC News
• [New] To make matters worse, most drinking water utilities in the U.S. are not financially planning for future climate risks. ABC News
• [New] As a result, water utilities serving 67 million customers across the U.S. are at high risk from climate hazards, roughly a fifth of the entire U.S. population. ABC News
• [New] Effective reuse can reduce water-related risks by up to 50%, making it a smart move for businesses in water-stressed regions. hackz.top
• [New] Waterjade (Trento, Italy) provides a basin-scale digital twin that empowers water managers to independently model and forecast supply at springs, wells and reservoirs. Urban Milwaukee
• [New] From global food systems to climate action, water governance will be high on the agenda in 2026. Welthungerhilfe.de - Fur eine Welt ohne Hunger und Armu
• [New] The Ministry of Rural Development has outlined its strategy to achieve 100% nationwide coverage of clean water and sanitation by 2030. Khmer Times - Insight into Cambodia
• [New] Water supply systems are more than 50% worn, and projected water deficits could reach 30% by 2030, including distribution losses. The Astana Times
• [New] Several significant investment projects will be highlighted, including desalination for mining expansion programs in Chile, the Northern Chile Water Supply Corridor integrating multi-user desalination pipelines, and Peru's Coastal Desalination PPPs for Lima, Ilo, and southern industrial clusters. MEXC

Last updated: 09 March 2026