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Rise by region
Despite the difficulty of measuring progress, it is clear that extraordinary efforts have been made in many countries to improve access to safe water, and to involve local communities in the management of water supply.
Rural population with access to safe water, 1980 - 1990
* Excluding China
Source: WHO, unpublished data, 1993. WHO regions.