Skip to the stories UNOWAS Links Water Management to Peace in DakarUNOWAS links equitable water management and civic space to conflict prevention at a Dakar NGO forum.October 8, 2026TURBRO Announces Portable Outdoor Water HeaterTURBRO Rotorua WH-34K Portable Outdoor Water Heater delivers up to 34,000 BTU for showers, washing, and cleanup without permanent plumbing.October 7, 2026
StatisticsAfrican countries ranked by access to basic drinking waterThe 51 African countries with a 2024 estimate, ranked by the share of their people who could use at least a basic drinking water service, the lowest share first.
StatisticsCountries where the most people spend over 30 minutes collecting waterThe 203 countries with a 2024 estimate, ranked by the share of their people who use an improved water source but spend more than 30 minutes on a round trip to collect it, the highest share first.
StatisticsCountries where the most people lack safe drinking waterThe 149 countries with a 2024 estimate, ranked by how many people did not have safely managed drinking water, the most people first.
StatisticsCountries with the worst water shortage, rankedEvery country in the latest water stress ranking, most stressed first, with its score from 0 (least stressed) to 5 (most stressed).
StatisticsClean water access statisticsHow many people still lack safe drinking water, who collects it and how long it takes, what the gap costs in health and school days, and what funding is in place.IRC Closures Cut Services for at Least 473,700 in SudanAt least 473,700 people in Sudan lost health care, nutrition, clean water and protection services after funding for IRC’s Sudan response ended.October 1, 2026Water Well Trust Receives $3.525M USDA GrantWater Well Trust received a $3.525 million USDA grant for rural homeowners to build or repair private wells and septic systems.September 30, 2026ICRC Adds Boreholes For Displaced Families In NigeriaReliable water access in Gwoza and Biu is helping displaced families spend less time queuing and improve hygiene.September 29, 2026Bybit Indonesia Funds Aceh Borewell After FloodsBybit Indonesia borewell in Aceh is expected to serve 125 households and more than 400 flood-affected residents.September 15, 2026Water Witness Founder Steps Down After 17 YearsWater Witness founder Dr Nick Hepworth steps down after 17 years as the charity adopts a shared leadership model.September 9, 2026Cargill Currents Adds Four CountriesCargill Currents expands into four countries, targeting water access, sanitation, infrastructure and farm water efficiency.September 9, 2026Hydrachem Calls for Durable Crisis Water SystemsHydrachem calls for durable water systems: seven in 10 refugees worldwide are now living in long-term displacement, according to UNHCR.August 26, 2026Gary White Receives 2025 Hoover MedalWater.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, 2026Bry-Air Scales Atmospheric Water SystemsBry-Air Air Water Generator systems range from 55 liters a day to modular units producing up to 1,600 liters an hour.August 20, 2026Sands Gives $450,000 to The WASH FoundationSands donation of $450,000 to The WASH Foundation will fund hygiene kits, water projects and WASH program capacity in 2026.August 4, 2026PDS Health Raises Over $2M for Water Systems in EthiopiaPDS Health has raised more than $2 million for community-owned water systems in Ethiopia that will benefit more than 50,000 people.June 9, 2026All Floods and Drought
