Families in developing nations are paying more than half their income for water

Water is supposed to fill many needs for many people, but to do that adequately, it needs to have three simple qualities: clean, clear and unconditionally available. For those living in wealthy nations, that's largely expected. But in many developing countries, access to safe water is a rarity. And it's a human rights issue in dire need of attention — and solutions. March 22 is World Water Day, an international day-long observance calling attention to the global water crisis.

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