Though water filtration and supply systems were devastated by the earthquake, many are now being repaired and rehabilitated and some have already been recommissioned. In some areas, such as Muzaffarabad and Bagh, the majority of people are receiving their water supply from repaired water networks. Water supplies in host communities such as Mansehra are being augmented to meet the needs of the increased population due to the influx of earthquake survivors. However, some people may not be drinking exclusively safe water, or may be using safe water for purposes other than drinking, such as hand washing. Access to safe drinking water has dramatically improved in urban areas and planned camps, and coverage continues to increase in rural areas and spontaneous camps as well.

Programme Communication interventions on safe drinking water aim to prevent outbreaks of disease (such as diarrhoea and other waterborne diseases) by creating awareness about and convincing people of the benefits of behaviour change in the following key areas:

Phase-I Communication Materials on Safe Drinking Water: