Global Scans · Clean Water and Sanitation · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 6. Ensure availability of water and sanitation for all.

• [New] England faces a shortfall in public water supplies of nearly five billion liters per day by 2055, and a further one billion liters a day shortfall in the wider economy. Mirage News
• [New] Significant water deficits are projected for Anglian Water and United Utilities by 2030 and for Yorkshire Water by 2040. Mirage News
• [New] Demand for water, driven by hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage technologies, will rise sharply by 2050. Mirage News
• [New] From 2026 to 2029, construction output is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 2.8%, driven by major investment in transport, renewable energy, water systems, and sewage infrastructure. PharmiWeb.com
• [New] The rapid global expansion of artificial intelligence is set to drive a 129% increase in water demand across the AI value chain by 2050. Stock Titan
• [New] England faces a shortfall of nearly 5 billion liters of water per day by 2050, which is over a third of the amount of water currently consumed by the public. The i Paper
• [New] $1.65 trillion of investments will be needed for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure from 2024-2033. Advisorpedia
• [New] With strong support from Norwegian authorities and a coalition of industrial partners, subsea desalination could offer a resilient, energy-efficient solution to meet rising global water demand. The Business Standard
• [New] Sectors such as renewable energy, water management, digital infrastructure, and public health offer high-impact opportunities for both Iranian development and investor returns. researchgate
• [New] Rising global temperatures are causing glaciers to melt rapidly, reshaping ecosystems, threatening food and water security and increasing disaster risks. United Nations Western Europe

Last updated: 18 January 2026