Xylem Watermark | The Global Water Crisis | Xylem Lesotho

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The Challenge

The global water crisis goes beyond the need for clean drinking water. Understanding the need is the first step in being part of the solution.

The world is facing unprecedented water challenges brought on by climate change, population growth, urbanization and shrinking fresh water supplies.

Get to know THE FACTS

14 million people were displaced by flood events around the world in 2020

Source: Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
2.3 billion people globally are currently facing water stress

Source: World Meteorological Organisation
One in four people globally do not have access to safely managed drinking water in their homes

Source: WHO
47% of people live without safely managed sanitation services

Source: WHO

The Global Water CRISIS

Water SCARCITY

This photo was taken by a Xylem employee who traveled to West Bengal, India as part of a Xylem Watermark global volunteer trip, It demonstrates the power of water, sanitation and hygiene to change lives.

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Water-Related DISASTERS

This image was taken in Jakarta, Indonesia after a massive flood, capturing the devastating effects of water-related disasters. Disaster risk reduction offers a new approach to solving the global water crisis by proactively securing water resources before natural disasters happen.

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