Safe Water... Healthy Communities

Ongoing challenges in water quality and disinfection highlight the importance of ensuring access to safe water to reduce health risks and prevent waterborne diseases

Safe water is not merely an essential service—it is a critical foundation for protecting public health and preventing disease.

Recent data indicate ongoing challenges related to water quality in the Gaza Strip, including limitations in water disinfection processes and increased risks of contamination. These factors may negatively affect public health and increase the likelihood of waterborne diseases.

📊 What Do These Indicators Mean?
• A proportion of drinking water still does not meet the required quality standards.
• Ongoing challenges in water treatment and disinfection processes.
• Contamination risks that affect both public health and the surrounding environment.
• An increasing need to ensure access to safe and usable water for all residents.

Providing safe water represents the first line of defense in protecting communities and promoting public health. It requires continuous efforts to ensure water quality and strengthen essential services in ways that safeguard the health, dignity, and well-being of the population.

Source: World Health Organization (WHO) – Gaza Water Quality Report (February 2026).

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