Clean, fresh drinking water is essential to life. Humans use water in agriculture, industry, recreation, hygiene and perhaps most importantly, for drinking.

Learn about the challenges in securing safe water in the Asia-Pacific.

Read about government aid programs, through AusAID, and from non-government organisations such as WWF – Australia, designed to help secure global equality of access to water and sanitation.

Australia is the driest inhabited continent on earth. Learn about long-term plans for securing water supplies from the Australian and NSW Governments.

Discover the scientific challenges associated with water management in Australia. Learn about the water issues facing the Riverina of NSW.

Water management issues are not unique to Australia. Find out about global fresh water issues and explore interactive maps on food and water.

Explore the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme as one approach to water management.

Watch global consumption of water tick over with this water consumption meter. Find out how much water it takes to produce some common foods and drinks.

Think you know about water consumption? Try this water quiz. Explore the ABC Splash page on water to prepare.