​Goal 6: Ensure access to water and sanitation for all

KEY WORDS: water; sanitation; irrigation; water storage; purification; pollution; water scarcity; potable water; wells; dams; underground reservoir; drought; salinity; desalination plant; hydro-electricity; cloud seeding; water distribution; floods; pollution; water harvesting; water recycling; grey water; water footprint (WF) 

Questions

Here are some questions to help stimulate your thinking about this Goal:
  • In which countries is the water crisis considered to be most severe?
  • ​What are the main health issues with relation to poor quality water supplies?
  • What are some of the ways that poor water quality is being improved?
  • ​How are some countries dealing with their water shortage?
  • How is science helping to alleviate the water shortage in some countries?
  • ​What are some ways that humans are harming or destroying our access to potable (drinkable) water?
  • What are some successful water programs in place in third world countries that are helping to alleviate the water crisis?
  • What is the biggest issue rated to water resources in your own local community, region or state?
  • What are some successful water programs in your local area, community or state?
  • What can you do to alleviate water issues in your local area?