According to the UN:

• Every year, 1.4 million people die, and 74 million people’s lives are shortened due to diseases associated with poor water supply, sanitation and hygiene. (WHO, 2022)
• Today, one in four people — 2 billion people worldwide — lack safe drinking water. (WHO/UNICEF, 2021)
• Almost half of the world’s population—3.6 billion people—does not have access to safe sanitation. (WHO, UNICEF, 2021)
• Worldwide, 44% of domestic wastewater is not safely treated. (UN-Water 2021)
• According to forecasts, global demand for water will increase by 55% by 2050. (OECD, 2021)