A global overview of national regulations and standards for drinking-water quality

When setting national drinking-water quality regulations and standards, many countries consider the WHO Guidelines for drinking-water quality (GDWQ)....

A global overview of national regulations and standards for drinking-water quality, 2nd ed.

Many countries use the GSWQ directly or indirectly in setting national drinking-water quality standards. To better understand the extent to which the GDWQ...

A guide to equitable water safety planning: Ensuring no one is left behind

The lack of access to safe drinking-water is felt disproportionately by those who are disadvantaged socially, economically, demographically or geographically,...

A practical guide to auditing water safety plans

Water safety plans (WPS) have been implemented in every region of the world, and many implementing countries have included WSPs in drinking-water policies...

2025 wsh annual report cover

Safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) remained fundamental to health, disease prevention, resilience and equity in 2025, but the global context for...