WHO & UN Drinking Water Reports: A Case for Household Water Treatment in Asia

Date:
2026-10-08 - 2026-10-08
Language:
English
Location:
online
Host Organization:
CAWST
Event Cost:
No Cost
Prerequisites:
None, only interest in the topic.
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For millions of families globally, and specifically in Asia, water quality degrades on the journey from safe sources to the home. Recent World Health Organization (WHO) evidence highlights the widespread risk of recontamination before consumption. Achieving safe drinking water for all by 2030 requires complementing centralized schemes with household water treatment and safe storage.
 

● Session Overview: This session translates the latest WHO and UN evidence into a practical synthesis, providing actionable insights for organizations leading drinking water safety efforts.


● Key Takeaways: By joining this briefing, you will:

  • Anticipate policy shifts: Identify critical drinking water quality challenges from source to household.

  • Unlock donor support: Learn how to position and secure funding for household water treatment projects.

  • Explore key findings: Analyze recent WHO and UN reports and their implications for national planning.

  • Leverage the WHO Compendium: Discover how decentralized, point-of-use options reach the most vulnerable populations.

  • Engage with experts: Participate in a live Q&A on robust planning for small water systems.


● Register Today: Join live to contribute to the dialogue and strengthen your organization's drinking water strategies. If you cannot attend live, register anyway—we will share the session recording and presentation resources with all registrants.