NEW RESEARCH: Kemira Water Index 2025 exposes critical weaknesses in water resilience and alarming consumer unpreparedness

The Kemira Water Index 2025 offers rankings of 10 European countries and 10 US states from the most to least water resilient, derived from 21 carefully selected metrics, and reviewed across 300+ data sources. These rankings enable policymakers, utility companies, businesses, and consumers to understand where water sources are secure, evaluate preparedness, and recognize communities with the highest risk. The Kemira Water Index 2025 offers rankings of 10 European countries and 10 US states from...

The Kemira Water Index 2025 offers rankings of 10 European countries and 10 US states from the most to least water resilient, derived from 21 carefully selected metrics, and reviewed across 300+ data sources. These rankings enable policymakers, utility companies, businesses, and consumers to understand where water sources are secure, evaluate preparedness, and recognize communities with the highest risk.

 

"Our research found that instead of feeling secure about having access to clean water in today's modern world, concerns about toxic contaminants and weather disasters like droughts and flooding are escalating, and many people are wondering if their local government and utilities are doing enough to protect their communities from water-related issues," said Tuija Pohjolainen-Hiltunen, Executive Vice President at Kemira. "For the water industry, the Kemira Water Index confirms how urgently communities need more public education about preserving their local water resources, critical investments in water infrastructure and government-led action to prepare for the future."

KEY STUDY HIGHLIGHTS

Water availability & vulnerability: As extreme weather events and the levels of human-made contaminants in water sources vary significantly across regions, the Kemira Water Index survey pinpoints exactly which water-related issues cause the public to worry most.   

Water use & management: Water behaviors and preferences vary widely across regions, shaped by local cultures and influential industries. Households are striving to conserve water in obvious ways, but there's an apparent lack of education about how effective monitoring can help people manage water more sustainably.

Risk, Policy & Perceptions: Governments play a crucial role in water resilience. From enforcing regulations and requirements, to effective planning and public awareness campaigns, their policies ultimately determine if water risks will eventually escalate into crisis.

Capacity & Investment: The Kemira Water Index 2025 shows how countries like Norway and its Nordic peers, known for future-focused planning and investing, perform highly in water resilience. Alternatively, when water systems and infrastructures are neglected, communities face greater risk.

"Utilities are continually struggling to keep up with dynamic rules and requirements set by policymakers, while also trying to invest in technology improvements – and still keep costs down for consumers," Pohjolainen-Hiltunen added. "They cannot do it alone. That is why governments and utilities must work together to establish regulatory standards that keep water safe and upgrade systems before the climate crisis worsens. Companies and consumers must also do their part to embrace water-smart habits at home and in their communities to protect our most valuable resource."

For more information about Kemira Water Index 2025 or to download the report, please visit kemira.com/water-index-2025.

Notes for Editors

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemical solutions for water-intensive industries. We deliver tailored products and services to improve the product quality, processes, and resource efficiency of our diverse range of customers. Our focus is on water treatment, as well as on fiber and renewable solutions – enabling sustainability transformation for our customers. In 2024, Kemira reported annual revenue of EUR 2.9 billion with a global team of some 4,700 colleagues. Kemira is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki www.kemira.com.

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