EMPOWERING UTILITIES TO CHANGE LIVES
ROCKBlue is a global nonprofit working to create a world where everyone in urban areas of low- and middle-income countries has access to clean water and basic sanitation.
Billions of people in cities don’t have clean water and sanitation
Two billion people lack access to safe drinking water and 3.6 billion lack access to safe sanitation. Urban residents experiencing water scarcity are expected to double from 1.7 to 2.4 billion between 2016 and 2050. Contributors include migration to cities, climate change, and decreased access to affordable water. These challenges contribute to life-threatening water-born illnesses and limit economic growth, exposing vulnerabilities—especially for women and children.
ROCKBlue
by the NumbersOur partners serve more than 20 million people, 742% more than when we began working with them
We’ve provided 8 utilities in 5 countries with more than 10,000 hours of management support since 2016
Our partners served nearly 900,000 additional customers during COVID, while most others lost customers
More than 5,000 water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) professionals have watched our lectures from more than 50 countries
Healthy urban utilities are key to unlocking lasting results
There is a massive increase in the number of poor, particularly in urban areas. Proper planning, finance, staffing, new infrastructure, and operations/ maintenance have not kept pace. The lack of durable results makes the situation worse. Thus, there is a very real possibility of illness, death, unrest, and economic constriction. This is why we focus on urban utilities with a long-term approach.
Our model is proven and the results are undeniable
Cities need reliable and efficient water services, but many utilities are struggling with increasing climate volatility, urbanization, and resource constraints. ROCKBlue works hand-in-hand with utility leaders to enhance governance, financial discipline, operational performance, and long-term planning to ensure that progress is sustained.
In 2025, the utilities that ROCKBlue partners with expanded services, reduced losses, and improved daily reliability to more than 21 million urban residents. These are the results of sustainable progress built inside the institutions that deliver water every day.
Explore the milestones, stories, and impact shaping the future of urban water service.
