For those living in wealthy nations, that's largely expected. But in many developing countries, access to safe water is a rarity. And it's a human rights issue in dire need of attention — and solutions.
March 22 is World Water Day, an international day-long observance calling attention to the global water crisis. According to a new report from international **nprofit*WaterAid,*called Water: At What Cost? The State of the World's water 2016, an estimated*650 million of the world’s poorest people still lack access to water that is safe to consume.*And they’re sometimes paying more than half their salaries for any access at all. Read more...