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2017
CALENDAR
Water
Challenges
May June
Increased capacities
Strengthening capacities of water utilities is crucial to deliver services efficiently and effectively. Better service
Even people who have access to water supply and sanitation services often have to cope with poor
service provision.
July
Improved access
Clean water, working toilets, and good hygiene practices should be a top priority. However, 663
million do not have access to improved water sources, and around 2.4 billion people do not use
improved sanitation.
August
Increased financing
The total cost of providing sustainable water and sanitation services for all is estimated
at around $114 billion per year, three times the current investment levels.
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