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Almost 1in10
don't have clean water close to home

Those living without this everyday essential do not have an equal chance to be healthy and thrive

Image: WaterAid/ Tariq Hawari

411million
have no choice but to drink dirty water.

Every person needs a sustainable supply of clean water: for drinking, washing, cooking and cleaning.

Image: WaterAid/ Tariq Hawari

1.5 billion
people in the world do not have a decent toilet of their own.

A decent toilet is something everyone should take for granted – at home, school, work and in public places. 

Image: WaterAid/ Tom Saater