More than 97 percent of Gaza's drinking water is deemed unsafe for human consumption. Larger systems have been damaged or destroyed as a result of Israeli bombardment, or are out of use due to a lack of maintenance, the majority of the people consume water from private filters. Gaza is currently unable to provide enough water to its 2 million residents.
Marwan Bardawill from the Palestinian Water Authority spoke to Radio Islam International, he says that the Gaza strip is a narrow strip and is considered as one of the highest populated areas all around the world.