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What is World Water Day?

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When we are thirsty, all we need to do is fill a glass from the tap. So simple, so easy that we don’t even think about it. Water is just there for us. However, did you know that 1 in 3 people across the world have no access to safe drinking water? This might give you reason to pause and think about how fortunate we are to have constant access to water for drinking, cooking and bathing.

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To spread awareness about issues relating to water, countries across the globe celebrate World Water Day on 22nd March. This has been the case since its inception in 1993. Part of the core message of World Water Day is to raise awareness of the goal of sustainable water and sanitation for everyone on the planet by 2030. Currently, as many as 2.2 billion people don’t have access to safe water.

World Water Day is all about appreciating the value of water, how we can conserve it, the impacts of climate change and how this precious resource can be protected. Homeowners can take many steps to ensure they are conserving water and this includes ensuring that pipes are not leaking. If you suspect a leak, consider a drain inspection and Drain Lining solutions from a company like https://www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/sewer-repairs-drain-lining-concrete-cutting/drain-lining/

The concept of World Water Day was born in 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. The idea was that events and celebrations would be a useful way to inform citizens across the globe about the importance of water for the economy, poverty issues, sustainable development and public health.

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It is staggering to think that by 2050, the global demand for energy could rise by more than 25% and the demand for water increase by 50%. Steps taken now will define how nations cope with issues such as health, economic growth and climate change over the next few decades.

Water means different things to different people. For us in the UK, it means making a cup of tea or running a hot bath in the evening. For those living in third world countries, it can mean the difference between life and death. A precious resource to one person is something taken for granted by another.

World Water Day seeks to spread the word about the importance of freshwater management and to inspire people to talk about water, share stories and encourage action from governments and businesses. Events that have taken place since 1993 include a focus on water and food health, responding to urban challenges, water and energy, water for life, water and jobs and water scarcity. Each year has a slightly different focus covering aspects of plans for sustainable freshwater management for the future.

Conserving water is something we can all get involved in. Simple steps include not boiling more than we need in a kettle, not leaving taps running, showering instead of taking a bath and not using garden hoses, for example.

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