This statistic represents distribution of global drinking water coverage quality in 2017, with a breakdown by type. In that year, around 19 percent of drinking water globally had basic service. Basic service refers to an improved source within a 30 minute round trip to collect water.
Distribution of available drinking water coverage worldwide in 2017, by type
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WHO, & UNICEF. (June 15, 2019). Distribution of available drinking water coverage worldwide in 2017, by type [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 02, 2020, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/746329/drinking-water-global-coverage-by-type/
WHO, und UNICEF. "Distribution of available drinking water coverage worldwide in 2017, by type." Chart. June 15, 2019. Statista. Accessed June 02, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/746329/drinking-water-global-coverage-by-type/
WHO, UNICEF. (2019). Distribution of available drinking water coverage worldwide in 2017, by type. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 02, 2020. https://www.statista.com/statistics/746329/drinking-water-global-coverage-by-type/
WHO, and UNICEF. "Distribution of Available Drinking Water Coverage Worldwide in 2017, by Type." Statista, Statista Inc., 15 Jun 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/746329/drinking-water-global-coverage-by-type/
WHO & UNICEF, Distribution of available drinking water coverage worldwide in 2017, by type Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/746329/drinking-water-global-coverage-by-type/ (last visited June 02, 2020)
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