Global Scans · Clean Water and Sanitation · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 6. Ensure availability of water and sanitation for all.

• [New] In 2025, there's an increased focus on climate resilience and water management, including road runoff solutions, flood risk technologies and permeable paving innovations. Water Magazine
• [New] Water infrastructure investments are projected to exceed $114 billion globally by 2030, driven by climate adaptation needs. Ainvest
• [New] Tribal investments and ESG alignment attract capital, with BloombergNEF projecting $114 B global water infrastructure investments by 2030. Ainvest
• [New] More than two billion people worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water, and the World Bank estimates that scarcity could shave up to 6% off GDP in some regions by the middle of the century. The National
• [New] Global demand for water is projected to rise by 20 to 30% by 2050, while droughts have already surged in frequency by nearly a third since 2000. The National
• [New] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will no longer defend rules that protect people from unsafe levels of PFAS forever chemicals in drinking water, seeking to reverse legal protections put into place last year. Earthjustice
• [New] Water companies have committed to reducing leakage by 16% between 2020-2025, with an ambitious target of 50% reduction by 2050. Lucion Group
• [New] 85% of new lithium mines in 2025 will implement closed-loop water recycling systems to reduce environmental impact. Farmonaut
• [New] Over 60% of lithium mining operations in 2025 are projected to use water-saving and sustainable extraction innovations. Farmonaut
• [New] Over 60% of lithium mined in 2025 will utilize water-saving, sustainable extraction innovations. Farmonaut
• [New] When children lack access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene, their health, education, and futures are put at risk. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] Despite progress over the last decade, billions of people around the world still lack access to essential water, sanitation, and hygiene services, putting them at risk of disease and deeper social exclusion. World Health Organization: WHO
• [New] Maintaining water quality is crucial for preventing health hazards associated with contaminated water. FishingAndFish
• [New] Green Certification and ESG Attention: Smart energy water and waste homes will be more likely to match the Dubai green building objectives and attract ESG-sensitive investors. TopLuxuryProperty.com
• [New] The addition of Gatorade to a cocktail is the biggest draw of the Water Hazard. Business Insider
• The AQLI report underscores that air pollution is India's leading health risk, cutting more years from life expectancy than malnutrition, unsafe water, or tobacco. KPs 21st Century IAS Academy
• According to the Air Quality Life Index, prepared by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago, air pollution is the greatest external risk to human health in India, reducing life expectancy more than malnutrition, tobacco, or unsafe water. KPs 21st Century IAS Academy
• With global water demand projected to surge in the coming decades, experts stressed the importance of leveraging advanced technologies, promoting regional cooperation, and investing in research to ensure sustainability. The National

Last updated: 14 September 2025