Cities, municipalities, universities and other institutions can become a Blue Community. Blue Communities commit to
RECOGNISE ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION AS HUMAN RIGHTS
The responsible bodies and people in the city, municipality or institution contribute to the realisation of these rights and support appropriate measures. Find out more
KEEPING WATER SERVICES IN PUBLIC HANDS
A Blue Community has its water and sanitation services under public ownership and control. It works to ensure that these municipal services remain in public hands. Learn more and click here and here
DRINK TAP WATER INSTEAD OF BOTTLED WATER
Internal operating structures, services and events will use drinking water from the public water supply wherever possible and promote the use of tap water to reduce the use of plastic and transport of bottled water. Read more
FOSTERING PUBLIC-PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
A Blue Community also promotes the right to access to clean water and sanitation at the international level, and maintains long-term public-public partnerships and exchanges of knowledge and experience with cities, municipalities or institutions abroad, especially in countries where these rights are not yet sufficiently guaranteed. Experience and Activities (more activities here and here)