Urban water network upgrades improve quality and access to drinking water in the PAASIM matched cohort study in Beira, Mozambique
Matthew C. Freeman
Nature Water, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s44221-026-00624-x Urban water systems in low-income cities often face contamination risks and unreliable supply, motivating evaluations of infrastructure upgrades. An assessment of the impact of water service line replacements on water quality and access in Beira, Mozambique, reveals reduced source water contamination and improved access.