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] The rising cases of diseases associated with contaminated water in underdeveloped countries will offer lucrative demand for the installation of atmospheric water generators in the Asia Pacific during the forecast period. Precedence Research
• [New] The rising concerns related to freshwater scarcity will boost the demand for atmospheric water generators across the globe. Precedence Research
• [New] Countries such as France have announced plans to develop nearly 1,000 water reuse projects by 2027 as part of national water resilience strategies. VynZ Research
• [New] By 2050, up to a third of global GDP could be exposed to high water stress if current trajectories persist. The Water Diplomat
• [New] Water levels will decline substantially over the next 75 years under high-emissions pathways. Newsroom Panama
• [New] The World Resources Institute has classified Mexico among countries facing extremely high baseline water stress, warning that water demand is expected to exceed supply in many regions without significant changes in management. Barber's Mexico Business Report
• [New] As challenges like global water scarcity intensify, the adoption of data-driven, modular, and remotely managed irrigation systems will underpin the productive, resilient, and sustainable farming landscapes of tomorrow. Farmonaut
• [New] By 2026, adoption of modern irrigation technology could reduce water usage in agriculture by up to 40%. Farmonaut
• [New] Effective reuse can reduce water-related risks by up to 50%, making it a smart move for businesses in water-stressed regions. hackz.top
• [New] With fewer than five years remaining until 2030, the world is off track to achieve universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation. Welthungerhilfe.de - Fur eine Welt ohne Hunger und Armu
• [New] From global food systems to climate action, water governance will be high on the agenda in 2026. Welthungerhilfe.de - Fur eine Welt ohne Hunger und Armu
• [New] 31% of global GDP could be located in regions of high water stress by 2050, underscoring the urgency of rethinking water investment and risk. Investing News Network (INN)
• EPA retained only the 4 ppt Maximum Contaminant Levels for PFO and PFOS, Public water systems will now have an additional two years (until 2031) to comply with the MCL for PFOA and PFOS. BCLP - Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner - Federal PFAS Regul
• Ensuring safe drinking water and reliable water infrastructure as well as the protection and restoration of waterbodies and watersheds will be priorities for EPA in the coming years. J. J. Keller Compliance Network
• In 2026, Clean Water Action will be seeking the passage of several bills to remove mercury from skin lighteners, carcinogens in hair products and PFAS in menstrual products. Clean Water Action
• Upcoming UN water meetings, the end of the Water Action Decade in 2028 and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals deadline should be used as turning points to elevate water within climate, food and biodiversity negotiations. Geographical
• The Nature Restoration Regulation, now in force, is translating one of the EU's key biodiversity targets into concrete action - restoring ecosystems to improve water and food security, protect communities from climate risks and support Europe's long-term resilience and prosperity. Environment
• If water bodies in and around Detroit contain more contaminants, they could harm people who eat the fish they catch. Planet Detroit
• The PERMIT Act, now under Senate review, threatens to weaken the Clean Water Act, risking higher pollution levels in Detroit's drinking water and endangering the health and cultural practices of local communities. Planet Detroit
• By holding the 65-year-old agreement in abeyance and vowing to divert waters to Rajasthan, New Delhi has not only breached its legal obligations to Pakistan but has weaponized the most fundamental resource of life itself-water-putting the human rights of 240 million people at grave risk. Kashmir Media Service

Last updated: 01 March 2026