At a glance
Water is one of the planet's most precious resources. World Water Day is observed each year on March 22 to promote the responsible use of water and access to safe water for everyone.
Why it's important
Every day, people use water for drinking, agriculture, industry, recreation, hygiene, sanitation, and healthcare. Water resources are precious and finite. Warming temperatures and other natural and human-made stressors threaten to impact the quantity and quality of our water on a large scale. World Water Day highlights the essential role water plays in our lives and how we can better protect it.
What you can do
Everyone can play a role in celebrating World Water Day.
- Today and every day, wash your hands at key times to avoid spreading germs
- Avoid wasting water. Turn off the faucet when you're not using it
- Raise awareness in your community about protecting water quality and availability
- Join the conversation on social media by sharing what water means to you using #WorldWaterDay
Share on social media!
Share the social media graphic to promote World Water Day and use the #WorldWaterDay hashtag.
