| 6.1 |
Safe and affordable drinking water |
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. |
| 6.2 |
End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene |
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 |
Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse |
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 |
Increase water use efficiency and ensure freshwater supplies |
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 |
Implement integrated water resources management |
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate. |
| 6.6 |
Protect and restore water-related ecosystems |
By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes. |
| 6.A |
Expand water and sanitation support to developing countries |
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.B |
Support local engagement in water and sanitation management |
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management. |