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Question

The amount of water recommended by the United Nations for drinking,washing, cooking and maintaining proper hygiene is a minimum of ........ liter per person per day.

The correct answer is
50

UN Water Recommendation Clarified

The United Nations (UN) establishes guidelines for essential water needs to ensure basic human rights and public health.

Minimum Daily Water Requirement

The minimum amount of water recommended by the UN for individual daily use, covering drinking, cooking, personal washing, and maintaining hygiene, is 50 liters per person.

This standard, often cited by organizations like the WHO and UNHCR, helps define the threshold for basic water services necessary for survival and well-being.

Therefore, the recommended minimum is:

  • $50$ liters per person per day
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