`3` عدم التمييز: يجب أن يتمتع الجميع بإمكانية الوصول إلى الماء ومرافقه وخدماته، بمن فيهم أكثر الفئات ضعفاً أو تهميشاً بين السكان بحكم القانون وبحكم الواقع، دون أي تمييز قائم على أي من الأسباب المحظورة؛ و
The direct and indirect costs and charges associated with securing water must be affordable, and must not compromise or threaten the realization of other Covenant rights; Non-discrimination: Water and water facilities and services must be accessible to all, including the most vulnerable or marginalized sections of the population, in law and in fact, without discrimination on any of the prohibited grounds; and Information accessibility: accessibility includes the right to seek, receive and impart information concerning water issues.