Improving water quality

Upgrading water quality

Description

Improving water quality involves implementing measures to reduce pollution, control contaminants, and restore natural water systems. Key actions include upgrading wastewater treatment, promoting sustainable agricultural practices to limit runoff, enforcing industrial discharge regulations, and protecting watersheds. These strategies aim to ensure safe drinking water, support ecosystem health, and prevent waterborne diseases by directly addressing sources of contamination and enhancing monitoring and management of water resources.

Implementation

Annual investment in upgrading water quality is currently in the range of US$15,000 to 20,000 million, about 2.3% of gross investment in developing countries.