By 2030 monitor 1.5 billion cubic meters of acid mine drainage water treatment around the globe.

Watergenics GmbH (

Private sector

)

#SDGAction50663

Description

The objective is to make water quality data available in real-time for the mine water treatment units and by this:
1. avoid acid mine runnoffs in the natural environment;
2. lower the costs of acid mine water treatment;
3. secure safe drinking water for the communities located in the vecinity of the mining sites;
4. promote the mining companies as Good Water Stewards.

The methodology is installing our technology into the water treatment station, more precisely at the inflow of the acid mine water, and at the outflow in the environment.

The data will be available to the water treatment company and /or to the mining company. We aim that several vital water parameters parameters for human health to be made available in real-time for public, promoting the mining company as Good Water Steward.

The governance of our goals will be open to the wider public.

Expected Impact

Our action will accelerate the implementation of SDG 6.3 by turning the mining companies into Good Water Stewards. As water is the core element of our economy and of life on the Planet Earth, the success of our action is interlinked with all SDG, but mostly addresses interlinkages with SDG 6.4, 6.5, 9.5, 11.b, 12.2, 14.2, 15.5.

Additional information

https://www.linkedin.com/company/watergenics/

SDGS & Targets

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

6.1.1

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 (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) 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 domestic and industrial wastewater flows 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

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

SDG 14 targets covered