It is imperative to achieve universal sustainable access to safe drinking water
and sanitation services in all homes, schools, health centres, workplaces and in
places of humanitarian assistance such as emergency contexts, post-conflict
situations and refugee camps. The sustainability and quality of drinking water
and sanitation services must be improved for all while giving priority to the most
vulnerable, pursuing non-discrimination, affordability, addressing inequalities
and increasing equity. This involves on-site training of the local population during
the initial planning, construction and operation phases as well as using locally
sourced materials and knowledge for lasting water and sanitation solutions.