6. Clean Water and Sanitation

Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

6.1  By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.

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.

6.3  By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing the release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.

6.4  By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supplies of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity.

6.5  By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation, as appropriate.

6.6  By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes.

6.a  By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in activities and programs related to water and sanitation, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies.

6.b  Support and strengthen the participation of local communities to improve water and sanitation management.