WATER IS A FUNDEMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT

Water is a fundamental human right and requires States to be willing and able to implement their respective obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the right to adequate water and sanitation. As part of their obligations to fulfil the right to water, States have obligations to provide adequate,safe, accessible and affordable water and sanitation for all people within their jurisdiction whocurrently do not have such access, with preferential treatment and positive action for the poor and marginalised. States must ensure that water allocated in a manner that prioritises people’s basic needs and livelihoods.