Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme

Today, cities are looking farther beyond their limits for clean water. Many cities rely partially or totally on surface water sources. The study of the Natural Conservancy focus on the analysis of surface water quality and quantity. This footprint analysis involve 534 cities, who draw water from 20 percent of the world’s land surface.For more information, access the Urban Water Blueprint report here: http://www.iwa-network.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Urban-Water-Blueprint-Report.pdfYou can also visit the Urban Water Blueprint website here: http://water.nature.org/waterblueprint/#/intro=true