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In Asia, the relationship between water, poverty, and the environment is complex. Pollution of surface and groundwater leaves the poor without easy access to clean water for drinking, bathing, and washing. It also leaves a legacy of declining fish populations and contaminated specimens of the aquatic life that does survive. A combination of lack of facilities and overpopulation results in increasing pollution levels, especially in cities, causing disease and lost productivity. The Asian Development Bank is adopting a more holistic approach to water management that aims to sustain equitable economic growth and reduce poverty.

This painting is one of a series of watercolors by artist Dave Parker painted with water from rivers, standpipes, rainwater, floodwater, and public faucets in developing countries across Asia and the Pacific to raise awareness of water scarcity and quality. The original was painted using water from the People's Republic of China. To learn more about the WaterColors series send an email to water_colors@adb.org.

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The WaterColors images are exclusive property of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). ADB encourages users to print, download, or copy them for personal and non-commercial use. Users are restricted from reselling, redistributing or creating derivative works for commercial purposes without the express, written consent of the ADB.

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