Making waves: Mental health impacts of inadequate drinking water services — From sidenote to research focus

Water Supply Interruptions Are Associated with More Frequent Stressful Behaviors and Emotions but Mitigated by Predictability: A Multisite Study

“…A growing body of evidence indicates that water problems cause emotional distress and psychosocial stress. − People experience fear and worry about not having enough water to meet their daily needs, and shame related to family responsibilities or social expectations. Psychosocial stress may also lead to water-coping behaviors that cause stress and distress (“stressful coping behaviors”), such as drinking less safe water, spending more on water treatment, borrowing water from others and subsequently feeling indebted to them, or withdrawing from social engagements .…”

A bibliometric analysis-based literature review of the relationship between sustainable water management and green innovations in the agricultural sector

“…Various crisis indicators point to adverse global processes regarding water supply and quality. Among these, the literature highlights the inadequate protection of drinking water sources complemented by the obsolescence maintenance of existing infrastructure, the continuous growth of the global population, urbanization, climate change, and the gradual expansion of water-demanding (industrial) activities [ 8 , 9 ]. Water is identified as a fundamental factor in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) [ 10 ].…”