Clean Water Matters

Today, March 22nd, is World Water Day.

This day was the official commencement date of the “Water for Life Decade” campaign in 2005. The purpose of this declaration was to draw attention to the importance of fresh water and sustainable water arrangement around the world.

From “too much water” like a flood to “too little water” like drought, climate change profoundly influences our lives. Water availability has become less predictable in many places. Thus, ensuring everyone has access to sustainable water and sanitation services is a critical strategy to help mitigate the impact of climate change.

Water is essential for the general public’s health. It also helps to reduce poverty, increase food security and maintain peace among the communities. Accessing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene is a human right. Though these items sound basic, protecting this right remains a global challenge. An estimated 3 billion people worldwide lack access to wash their hands at home safely, and 2.2 billion people lack safe drinking water.

While reading these astonishing statistics, it reminded us of a WELL feature.

“The first step toward increasing consumption of good quality water is to make it easily available and removing barriers to accessibility. When the addition of drinking fountains is combined with information sessions, consumption of plain water has been found to increase.” -WELL W06, Drinking Water Promotion.

On this momentous day, we frame this card on the wall. May the WELL standard guide us to practicing sustainability in our everyday life.

By the way, “Clean Water and Sanitation” is also marked as the United Nation’s Goal of the Month. The UN Water Conference (March 22–24) will seek game-changing solutions to the multifaceted global crisis associated with water from the flood, drought, or polluted drinking water all-encompassing. Find a way to join them!