By Mark Stevenson, Mexico City

Associated Press -- The colossal numbers behind the world water crisis are daunting: 1.1 billion people don't have clean water, causing diseases that kill 3.1 million people a year; 1.7 million deaths could be prevented just with better sanitation. But some experts and activists at the 4th World Water Forum being held in Mexico City until Wednesday, like to start with smaller numbers. Like six.

That's the average number of kilometers (3.75 miles) that women in developing countries walk each day to fetch water.

Along with the small numbers, some activists are advocating...

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