Published on, Aug. 27 -- August 27, 2025 12:15 PM

A new report released by UNICEF and the World Health Organization during World Water Week reveals that millions of people in vulnerable communities still lack access to safe drinking water. The findings highlight that despite global progress, many low-income, rural, and marginalized populations remain behind in receiving basic water services.

The report shows that in 2024, approximately one in four people worldwide-around 2.1 billion individuals-still do not have safely managed drinking water. Among them, 106 million people rely directly on untreated surface water, exposing them to serious health risks and waterborne diseases.

According to the 'Progress on Household Drinking Water and S...