From Scarcity to Innovation: Mongolia’s First Water Recycling System Powers Livelihoods This page in:English Монгол © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2026/03/19/from-scarcity-to-innovation-mongolia-s-first-water-recycling-system-powers-livelihoods Mongolia faces growing pressure on its water resources as rapid urbanization, industrial demand, and climate variability strain already limited supplies. In Ulaanbaatar, home to nearly half the country’s population, groundwater remains the city’s primary water source, yet aquifers are being depleted faster than they can recharge. © 2026 The World Bank Group,