Venezuela Reveals Annual Drinking Water Spend

Venezuela is spending $670m annually on the supply of drinking water to ensure potable water coverage to 96% of its residents, according to the government.

The country claims it has reached its UN Millennium Development Goal.

The Venezuelan Government is also cleaning up beaches after which it plans to open up 258 beaches to the public.

The beach clean-up includes the construction of sewage systems and wastewater treatment plants, according to waterworld.com.