Drinking Water

Water security has been defined as "the reliable availability of an acceptable quantity and quality of water for health, livelihoods and production, coupled with an acceptable level of water-related risks". It is realized to the degree that water scarcity is non-existent, or has been decreased or eliminated, and to the degree that floods and contamination of freshwater supplies are non-threatening.

The Human Right to Water and Sanitation (HRWS) was recognized as a human right by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on 28 July 2010. The HRWS has been recognized in international law through human rights treaties, declarations and other standards. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) of 1948 and International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) of 1966 implicitly recognized the HRWS. Other treaties that explicitly recognize the HRWS include the 1979 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)

Drinking water, also known as potable water, is water that is safe to drink or to use for food preparation. The amount of drinking water required varies.[1] It depends on physical activity, age, health issues, and environmental conditions. Americans, on average, drink one liter of water a day and 95% drink less than three liters per day.For those who work in a hot climate, up to 16 liters a day may be required. Water is essential for life