Water Sanitation and Health
Our vision and mission are the attainment by all peoples of the lowest possible burden of water and sanitation-related disease through primary prevention.
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Publications and documents

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Management of cyanobacteria in drinking-water supplies: information for regulators and water suppliers, 2nd ed

This technical brief provides general information on the management of cyanobacteria in drinking-water supplies to help regulators and water suppliers...

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development called for ‘ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all’ under...

Burden of disease attributable to unsafe drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene: 2019 update

 The report summarizes the estimates of the burden of disease attributable to unsafe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene for the year 2019 for...

State of the world's drinking water: An urgent call to action to accelerate progress on ensuring safe drinking water for all

This report, presents the data on the links between water, health and development and the status of drinking water, with actionable recommendations to...

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WASH annual report

WASH Strategy

WASH reflections series

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Our work

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