Access
| Access to Water and Sanitation in TUNISIA (2004) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban (64% of the population) |
Rural (36% of the population) |
Total | ||
| Water | Broad definition | 99% | 82% | 93% |
| House connections | 94% | 38% | 74% | |
| Sanitation | Broad definition | 96% | 65% | 85% |
| Sewerage | 75% | 4% | 49% | |
According to the Joint Monitoring Program by WHO and UNICEF, 93% of the Tunisian population had access to an improved source of water and 85% to adequate sanitation in 2004. Between 1990 and 2004, access to water increased from 81% to 93%, while the access to sanitation increased from 75% to 85%.
Tunisia has achieved the highest access rates to water supply and sanitation services among the MENA countries through sound infrastructure policy. 96% of urban dwellers and 52% of the rural population already have access to improved sanitation. By the end of 2006, access to safe drinking water has been expected to be close to universal (approaching 100% in urban areas and 90% in rural areas).
According to the Tunisian Ministry of Development and International Cooperation, in 2006 92.6% of the population had access to drinking water in homes.
Read more about this topic: Water Supply And Sanitation In Tunisia
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