Global Scans · Clean Water and Sanitation · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 6. Ensure availability of water and sanitation for all.

• [New] Over the next 10 years, American Water plans to invest approximately $48 billion in capital improvements to its systems, including infrastructure renewal, water quality, resiliency, technology, and water and wastewater system acquisitions. American Water Newsroom
• [New] Over the next 10 years, American Water plans to invest $46 billion to $48 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions. American Water Newsroom
• [New] Affinity Water's AMP8 business plan includes a £2.3 billion investment programme for 2025-2030, focused on maintaining high-quality drinking water supplies, improving resilience and strengthening environmental performance. Water Magazine
• [New] Water shortages in England are predicted to reach 5bn liters a day by 2055 - equivalent to a shortfall of 2,000 Olympic-sized pools - as a result of climate breakdown, population increases and the expansion of water-intensive industries such as datacenters. The Guardian
• [New] Los Angeles County aims to source 80% of its water locally by 2045. Prism
• [New] Launching the AI Environmental Transparency Initiative: Force major artificial intelligence companies to disclose the carbon, water, and land footprints of their operations, mandating that all data centers run on 100% renewable energy by 2030. Insights IAS
• [New] Severe Resource Strain: By 2030, data center cooling loops will consume enough fresh water annually to meet the basic survival needs of the 1.3 billion people living in sub-Saharan Africa. Insights IAS
• [New] Energy used to power artificial intelligence could jump to 3% of global electricity demand by 2030, guzzling as much water as the 1.3 billion people in sub-Saharan Africa consume in one year to meet their domestic water needs. Live Science
• [New] By 2030, AI's energy use could double to consume 3% of the world's electricity, produce emissions to equal the UK and deplete more water for cooling than the annual drinking water need of the global population. Live Science
• [New] Climate change can disrupt global supply chains and threaten access to food, water and energy. Singapore Green Plan 2030
• [New] Siang Upper Multipurpose Project: India plans a around 11.2 GW hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh as a strategic and water-security response. Drishti IAS
• [New] Water scarcity could cost the UK economy £25bn over the next five years because of halted building development. Yahoo News
• [New] Major utility companies, including Thames Water, have not built a new significant reservoir since 1992, but are now promising to construct 10 by 2050. Yahoo News
• [New] One theory is that if utility companies could just fix their leaks - which lead to the loss of 2.8 billion liters a day - then Britain's water shortage crisis would be solved. Yahoo News
• [New] Strengthening institutional capabilities for real-time data modelling and predictive analytics, as highlighted by Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses will enable timely responses to potential water weaponization. / China Drishti IAS
• [New] Internationally, the expansion of desalination infrastructure in the Middle East and water treatment buildouts across South Asia and Southeast Asia are creating significant export-oriented opportunities for qualified filtration-grade silica sand producers. Persistence Market Research
• [New] In the United States alone, annual capital expenditures for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure are projected to grow from US$ 37.2 billion to US$ 57.3 billion over the next decade. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The World Meteorological Organization documents that weather, climate, and water-related hazards accounted for 50% of all disasters and 45% of all reported deaths from disasters globally over the past five decades. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to lead in 2026 with a share of nearly 38.2%, as it combines high population pressure, water scarcity, and rising government spending. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The industrial segment is anticipated to dominate with a share of nearly 45.8% in 2026, as industries require large volumes of treated water and strict quality control. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Climate change is making extreme heat more severe, creating growing risks for public health, water security, agriculture, and economies worldwide. fundsforNGOs News - Grants and Resources for Sustainabi

Last updated: 12 July 2026