Some 89 percent of the global population is now using 'improved' water sources, that are protected from outside contamination. But the finding is controversial.
More than 2 billion people have gained access to improved water sources since 1990. The Millennium Development Goal – to halve the number of people without sustainable access to safe drinking water – was met in 2010, five years ahead of schedule, according to a report compiled by the United Nations and the World Health Organization. This was measured by greater access to improved water sources – though the assessment is somewhat controversial because there is no guarantee of the quality or regular availability of the water. Still, many see it as progress in creating an infrastructure for clean, sustainable water access.
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