Water SDG
TARGETS | INDICATORS |
6.1. By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all | 6.1.1. Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services |
6.2. By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations | 6.2.1. Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services, including a hand-washing facility with soap and water |
6.3. By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally | 6.3.1. Proportion of wastewater safely treated
6.3.2. Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality |
6.4. By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity | 6.4.1. Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2. Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources |
6.5. By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate | 6.5.1. Degree of integrated water resources management implementation (0-100)
6.5.2. Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation |
6.6. By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes | 6.6.1. Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time |
6.A. By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies | 6.A.1. Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan |
6.B. Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management | 6.B.1. Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management |