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Water Well Trust Receives $3.525M USDA Grant

Water Well Trust received a $3.525 million USDA grant for rural homeowners to build or repair private wells and septic systems.
September 30, 2026
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IRC Closures Cut Services for at Least 473,700 in Sudan
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ICRC Adds Boreholes For Displaced Families In Nigeria

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 WHO Backs Flood Recovery in Benguela Psychosocial support in Angola reached more than 200 flood-affected families in Benguela and trained 50 professionals. October 9, 2026
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 UNOWAS Links Water Management to Peace in Dakar UNOWAS links equitable water management and civic space to conflict prevention at a Dakar NGO forum. October 8, 2026
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 reThought Flood Expands Private Flood Distribution Private flood insurance distribution expands as reThought Flood joins Vertafore’s PL Rating network of more than 10,000 agents. October 8, 2026
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 TURBRO Announces Portable Outdoor Water Heater TURBRO Rotorua WH-34K Portable Outdoor Water Heater delivers up to 34,000 BTU for showers, washing, and cleanup without permanent plumbing. October 7, 2026
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 Kentucky American Water Restores Service After Flood Kentucky American Water restored service to about 200 Harlan County homes, completing restoration within 50 hours after a devastating flood. September 25, 2026
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 Japan Funds WFP Flood Response in Nepal Japan funds WFP flood response in Nepal with USD 1 million for emergency food assistance and logistics support. September 23, 2026
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 Rainmaker Raises $100M for Cloud Seeding Expansion Rainmaker $100M Series B will expand cloud seeding research after the company reported more than 145 million verified gallons of freshwater. September 21, 2026
Six people stand beside a yellow water tower and a community water project sign.
 Bybit Indonesia Funds Aceh Borewell After Floods Bybit Indonesia borewell in Aceh is expected to serve 125 households and more than 400 flood-affected residents. September 15, 2026
Two children walk through the debris-strewn site of their school in Nuwakot District, Nepal, with collapsed buildings behind them.
 UNICEF Seeks Support for 17,000 Nepal Children Mental health and psychosocial support is needed by an estimated 17,000 flood-affected children in Nepal, UNICEF says, alongside protection services. September 14, 2026
Two people seated onstage in front of an An Evening with Water Witness screen, one speaking into a microphone.
 Water Witness Founder Steps Down After 17 Years Water Witness founder Dr Nick Hepworth steps down after 17 years as the charity adopts a shared leadership model. September 9, 2026
A flock of birds flies over a playa, a shallow wetland, with colourful vegetation and standing water.
 Cargill Currents Adds Four Countries Cargill Currents expands into four countries, targeting water access, sanitation, infrastructure and farm water efficiency. September 9, 2026
Samaritan’s Purse cargo plane on an airport tarmac with workers moving boarding stairs at night.
 Samaritan’s Purse Sends Over 40 Tons to Nepal Samaritan’s Purse airlifts relief supplies to Nepal, including water filters and hygiene kits, after a deadly glacial landslide. September 2, 2026
Sewa volunteers sort relief supplies, including bottled water, sacks and boxed goods, in a storeroom.
 Sewa Releases $100,000 for Nepal Flood Relief Sewa Nepal flood relief includes $100,000 released, more than $55,000 raised, emergency supplies, and a missing-person helpdesk. August 31, 2026
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 Islamic Relief Sends Aid After Nepal Flash Floods Islamic Relief emergency aid will support Nepal flood survivors after flash floods killed at least 359 people and badly affected at least 50,000. August 27, 2026
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 ICEYE Adds FloodID Predictive Flood Modeling ICEYE FloodID predictive flood modeling adds forecast capabilities for US governments, insurers and emergency management organizations. August 27, 2026
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 DHC Wins Texas Flood Warning Contract The D.H. Collective flood warning contract gives eligible Texas public entities a cooperative procurement route for FEWS technologies and services. August 26, 2026
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 Hydrachem Calls for Durable Crisis Water Systems Hydrachem calls for durable water systems: seven in 10 refugees worldwide are now living in long-term displacement, according to UNHCR. August 26, 2026
Gary White and Matt Damon standing in a green rural field beneath leafy trees.
 Gary White Receives 2025 Hoover Medal Water.org co-founder Gary White receives the 2025 Hoover Medal for more than 30 years of expanding access to safe water and sanitation. August 24, 2026
Bry-Air water generators in three sizes against a mountain landscape, with production capacity labels.
 Bry-Air Scales Atmospheric Water Systems Bry-Air Air Water Generator systems range from 55 liters a day to modular units producing up to 1,600 liters an hour. August 20, 2026
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 Port Athena Uses Admix Against High Groundwater PENETRON ADMIX protects Port Athena’s €35 million Tartu business district from high groundwater in below-grade concrete structures. August 19, 2026

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African countries ranked by access to basic drinking water

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Countries where the most people spend over 30 minutes collecting water

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Countries where the most people lack safe drinking water

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Countries with the worst water shortage, ranked

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Clean water access statistics

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