New Data Shows How Water Insecurity Impacts Daily Life in the Americas

A new study of 17 countries in the Americas, including the U.S., found that no country or income group is immune to water insecurity, and that the prevalence of water insecurity varies widely within and across the Americas. The study, conducted by researchers at Northwestern University, Gallup and the Center for Strategic and International Studies, amongst others, uses survey data collected from 27,000 individuals about their experiences with water.  “These new data are giving us an unprecedented view into how water is — or is not —showing up in people's lives,” says senior author Sera Young, professor of anthropology and global