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What's the Big Deal About Water?

Did you know that you can live for weeks without food but only days without water? Quenching your thirst is one reason why access to clean water is so important. We also need it for...

Health

Every year, up to five million people, mostly children, die as a result of drinking contaminated water. They catch diseases and parasites from dirty rivers or wells. Many water sources are polluted by sewage. At least 2.4 billion people around the globe don't have proper toilets.

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