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

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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) 

Resources
World Bank: Water

Water Facts: Facts About the Global Water Shortage | Water.org
Global WASH Fast Facts | Global Water, Sanitation and Hygiene 
Facts and Statistics about Water and Its Effects - The Water Project
The Water Crisis Statistics | WaterAid Australia
WHO | Drinking-water
UN Goal
WLL Resources
Programs and Charities
UN World Water Day PPT
Teaching the SDGs Workbook
Curriculum Outcomes and Learning Activities

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?
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