International Water Association

Tag: drinking water

New WHO/UNICEF report finds major inequalities in WASH services

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF reveals that major gaps still exist in access to water, sanitation, and hygiene...

Immunotoxicity – a hidden health risk

A growing area of immunotoxicology is the study of how contaminants in drinking water can impact human health. Sanah Majid, Daniel Duarte, Tessa Pronk,...

LeaP – Empowering future water leaders

IWA’s new LeaP Leadership Programme for Young Water Professionals is giving exceptionally talented young professionals the opportunity to gain the skills to drive innovative,...

ASCE report calls for increased investment in resilience

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure gives an overall rating of grade C. Since 1998, the ASCE has...

Rain Schools progress in Cambodia

As Cambodia and Korea position themselves as leaders in rainwater awareness, education and training, Cambodia has launched the Rain School Initiative which is aiming...

Fiji’s Water Sector Strategy 2050

Fiji has adopted a strategy to improve its water sector’s resilience, sustainability and economic viability. Juliet Korovou and Peni M Shute explain. You cannot buy...

Smart solutions – a Nigerian answer to access

Oluwagbemi Samuel Adeoti and Saravanamuthu Vigneswaran explain how iterative research informed drinking water delivery that meets and responds to community need. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal...

Initiative, innovation, inclusion: India’s formula for success

India is becoming a rising star in the global water sector – progress that is reflected in its ever-growing participation in IWA. Kala Vairavamoorthy...

US invests $1 billion to tackle PFAS

As part of its on-going mission to tackle emerging contaminants, such as PFAS – also known as ‘forever chemicals’ – the US has announced...

Start-up produces clean water from thin air

Three young entrepreneurs have joined forces in Nairobi Kenya to create a product that generates clean drinking water out of thin air. Majik Water aims...