World Water Day

World Water Day Quick Facts - AU

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2023 Date	22 March 2023
2024 Date	22 March 2024

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World Water Day in 2023

Wednesday, 22 Mar

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World Water Day History

World Water Day seeks to raise awareness about issues relating to water such as water shortages and sanitation problems. This day aims to provide people with access to safe and clean water. It encourages countries to implement better infrastructure and water management. According to the UN, more than 2 billion people live without access to clean and safe water. World Water Day was established in 1993 by the UN General Assembly. It is observed annually on March 22nd.

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Members of the People’s Water Board Coalition Interfaith Committee spoke out ahead of World Water Day to urge city leaders to adopt income-based water bills using American Rescue Plan Act funds in order to keep water affordable for low-income households. @WWJ950 @AfternoonsWWJ https://t.co/2FQj7ID9mQ
— Ryan H. Marshall (@RyanHMarshall) March 21, 2022

Today is world water Day. The UN Secretary General has labelled Australia a climate laggard, yet here we are at a hearing about govt giving taxpayer dollars to fracking companies for projects that will harm country for future generations. Ban fracking now #BeetalooInquiry https://t.co/PcaD0FlYGa
— Frack Free NT (@FrackFreeNT) March 22, 2022

Happy World Water Day! We sometimes take it for granted, but water is our most important resource in the world. Today is the perfect day to remind ourselves of how big a part water plays in our lives, & how we need to work together to sustainably manage this precious resource. https://t.co/Md3h3118f6
— Sydney Water (@SydneyWaterNews) March 21, 2022

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World Water Day Facts & Quotes

The theme for World Water Day in 2022 was Groundwater: Making the Invisible Visible.
According to Water.org, as of 2022, 771 million people (1 in 10) do not have access to safe water.
Russia's Lake Baikal and North America's Great Lakes hold about 40% of the world's fresh water supply, the large remainder of the freshwater supply is in the form of icecaps and glaciers.
According to UNICEF, diarrhea is the second leading cause of death among children under the age of 5 in the world.
You ain't gonna miss your water until your well runs dry - Bob Marley

World Water Day Top Events and Things to Do

Don't waste water!!! Make a conscious effort to use less water on World Water Day and on other days. Some ways to reduce water consumption include, showers instead of baths, washing full loads of clothing only and turning off the tap while washing dishes and brushing teeth.
Donate to a charity or organization that supports water issues in developing nations. WaterAid is an organization that works in poor countries to set up and maintain water sources, UNICEF and UNCHR also provide support and relief efforts to improve water sanitation and hygiene globally.
Volunteer to help clean up trash and other debris along a beach or shore. This garbage and debris pollutes the water that we need in our daily lives.
Watch documentaries about water-related issues such as pollution, contamination and diseases. Our top picks are Thirst (2004),Flow for the Love of Water (2008), Tapped (2009), Dhaka's Cholera Wars (2011), Troubled Water (2012), and The Fight for Water (2014).
Take part in a local World Water Day celebration, such as a film screening or a water conservation event. One of the largest events, the White House Water Summit in Washington DC, will be livestreamed.