Wastewater

Key Facts

By 2050 2/3 of the global population will be living in urban areas.
By 2050 2/3 of the global population will be living in urban areas.1
Up to 50 million households globally rely on wastewater irrigation for their livelihoods.
Up to 50 million households globally rely on wastewater irrigation for their livelihoods.2
Urban farming supplies up to 90% of the perishable vegetables consumed in many African cities.
Urban farming supplies up to 90% of the perishable vegetables consumed in many African cities.3

 

Photos:1- Jim Holmes/IWMI, 2- Nana Kofi Acquah/IWMI, 3- Felix Antonio/IWMI

1 – UN Habitat

2 – International Water Management Institute (IWMI)

3 – International Water Management Institute (IWMI)