Currently, more than two billion people — some 25 percent of the world’s population — lack access to truly potable water.

Nearly 2 million children die each year from waterborne diseases — roughly one child every fifteen seconds.

It is estimated that 60 million children per year suffer from stunted growth and development due to waterborne diarrheal diseases.

At any given time, patients suffering from waterborne diseases occupy 50 percent of the world’s hospital beds. In some developing countries, the figure reaches 80 percent.

Women in developing countries spend an average of six hours per day collecting water — time that could be spent parenting, learning, or working.

Improved water and sanitation have been demonstrated to lead to significant reductions in morbidity and mortality with almost immediate impact. The estimated return on every dollar invested in improved water and sanitation is US$7 - $34.