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 mechanism through 2035 will be increasingly driven by regulatory pressure for emission control and waste minimization, coupled with the economic incentive to recover and reuse raw materials and water. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] Looking to 2035, key indicators will be production volumes of premium products (plant-based proteins, functional beverages), stringent food safety standards, and sustainability targets for water and waste. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] The project, which includes a $112 million co-investment from the Government of Mongolia, will increase Ulaanbaatar's clean water supply by up to 80%, directly addressing a chronic crisis driven by explosive rural-to-urban migration in the Mongolian capital. The Diplomat
• [New] From 2000 to 2030, the urban populations of Africa and Asia are expected to double, sharply increasing demand for a reliable water supply in cities. Bayelsa Watch
• [New] As a result, water utilities serving 67 million customers across the U.S. are at high risk from climate hazards, roughly a fifth of the entire U.S. population. ABC News
• [New] Public water supplies will be short of 5 billion liters of water a day by 2055 with an additional 1 billion liters of water needed in the wider economy. Blue Patch
• [New] Several significant investment projects will be highlighted, including desalination for mining expansion programs in Chile, the Northern Chile Water Supply Corridor integrating multi-user desalination pipelines, and Peru's Coastal Desalination PPPs for Lima, Ilo, and southern industrial clusters. MEXC
• [New] By 2030, Ecolab aims to help conserve 300 billion gallons of water per year, while protecting local watersheds and strengthening community water resilience. Boston College
• [New] By 2030, up to 700 million people could be displaced due to worsening water stress, contributing to climate migration, geopolitical instability, and humanitarian emergencies. Boston College
• [New] Water supply systems are more than 50% worn, and projected water deficits could reach 30% by 2030, including distribution losses. The Astana Times
• 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
• The rising concerns related to freshwater scarcity will boost the demand for atmospheric water generators across the globe. Precedence Research
• 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
• By 2050, up to a third of global GDP could be exposed to high water stress if current trajectories persist. The Water Diplomat
• Water levels will decline substantially over the next 75 years under high-emissions pathways. Newsroom Panama
• 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
• 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
• By 2026, adoption of modern irrigation technology could reduce water usage in agriculture by up to 40%. Farmonaut
• Effective reuse can reduce water-related risks by up to 50%, making it a smart move for businesses in water-stressed regions. hackz.top

Last updated: 08 March 2026