Water supply and sanitation in Iran
| Data | |
|---|---|
| Access to an improved water source | 99% in urban areas |
| Access to at least basic sanitation | 19% in urban areas |
| Average urban water and sanitation tariff (US$/m3) | 0.06 (2002) |
| Institutions | |
| Decentralization to municipalities | Partial, at provincial level |
| Water and sanitation regulator | None |
| Responsibility for policy setting | Ministry of Energy |
| Sector law | Provincial Water and Wastewater Companies Law of September 1990 |
| Service providers | 30 |
Water supply and sanitation in Iran is overseen by the Ministry of Energy, which sets policy and supervises the provision of services. The renewable water per capita in 2025 for each Iranian has decreased to less than 500 cubic meters per year, whereas this figure was previously 1,500 cubic meters.