5 Countries That Waste the Most Water

4. Monaco

Annual Wastewater Production: 203 m3 per capita

Monaco is the second smallest country in the world, with a population of around 36,686 people. Since there are no key rivers in Monaco, the country depends on its neighbors for most of its natural water supply. The majority of the water withdrawal and distribution in Monaco is done by the Société Monégasque des Eaux, owned by Veolia Water (VIE). 

The annual water waste production in Monaco is 203 m3 per capita, while the water withdrawal is at 0.005 billion m3 per capita. Aqua Monaco is a leader in Monaco’s drinking water industry.