Libya survey: E. coli in drinking water at 46.4% of households; cause unconfirmed

A 2024-2025 Multi-Indicator Cluster Survey in Libya found E. coli in drinking water in 46.4% of surveyed households, indicating widespread contamination. The exact cause is not yet confirmed, with possible factors including aging infrastructure, inadequate treatment, or post-conflict damage. This poses a significant public health risk and highlights systemic water quality failures.