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SDG 6 Clean water and sanitation

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Targets

6.2 Water consumption per person

Target 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 Water usage and care

Target 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.

6.4 Water usage and care

Target 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.

6.5 Water in the community

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