WASHINGTON, - Top US scientists are teaming with like-minded experts worldwide to try and get good solid information on water safety to policy makers and leaders around the globe. The U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the Global Health and Education Foundation are joining with science, engineering, and medical academies worldwide to provide information that may spur action on the drinking water crisis facing many countries worldwide. The scientists are launching a "Safe Drinking Water Is Essential" website. It's the first tool of its kind to provide international decision makers with peer-reviewed scientific information about enhancing the safety of drinking water supplies.
WASHINGTON, - Top US scientists are teaming with like-minded experts worldwide to try and get good solid information on water safety to policy makers and leaders around the globe.
The U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the Global Health and Education Foundation are joining with science, engineering, and medical academies worldwide to provide information that may spur action on the drinking water crisis facing many countries worldwide. The scientists are launching a "Safe Drinking Water Is Essential" website. It's the first tool of its kind to provide international decision makers with peer-reviewed scientific information about enhancing the safety of drinking water supplies.
The website is: http://www.drinking-water.org
More than a billion people worldwide lack access to clean drinking water. Diseases caused by unsafe drinking water are among the world's most serious public health threats.
More than 125 academies worldwide are disseminating information about the Web resource, which is available in five languages. In addition, 10,000 free DVD versions will be distributed.
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The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council make up the National Academies. They are private, nonprofit institutions that provide science, technology, and health policy advice under a congressional charter. For more information, visit http://www.national-academies.org.
Funds for the website were provided by the Global Health and Education Foundation.
