Reliable measurement of water quality for human health

The 2022 Global Analysis and Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water from UN-Water states that “while 45 % of countries are on track to achieve their national drinking-water coverage (SDG) targets, only 25% of countries are on track to achieve their national sanitation coverage targets”

In this policy brief document, learn more about the growing challenge of providing access to clean water in the Asia-Pacific region. The role of metrology in defining water quality is discussed, and some specific suggestions for policymakers are made.