There is not enough clean drinking water globally, leading to health issues. Half of hospital beds are occupied by people suffering from lack of safe water, and 2.2 million people die annually from water-related diseases. The US has safer drinking water than places like Afghanistan - 90% is safe in the US compared to just 25% in Afghanistan. Water is treated differently in the US through coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection. Boiling water can make it safer by removing chemicals, and using a lid allows it to boil faster.