In arid regions, in places feeling a need for the lack of water, underground water resources are often the only source of fresh water.

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The World Health Organization estimates that more than 5 million people die each year from diseases caused by unsafe drinking water, and lack of sanitation and water for hygiene.

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But despite leaving their second boat GBR78 unraced, Harrison said his only regret was a lack of time for continued on-water testing.

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Some of the conditions we have to work and operate in for long periods of time lack basic things like electricity and running water, before you get on to providing the security that we're there to do.

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