Empowering communities and spurring governmental action to stop and clean up PFAS pollution
Waterkeeper Alliance, Inc.
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Non-governmental organization (NGO)
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#SDGAction49619
Description
More than 300 Waterkeeper Groups in more than 45 countries with more than 1.1 million volunteers; Environmental Working Group; Southern Environmental Law Center;
Earthjustice
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
![Goal 6](/sites/default/files/goals/E_SDG_Icons-06.jpg)
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
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
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
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
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Deliverables & Timeline
Resources mobilized
Partnership Progress
Feedback
Action Network
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Timeline
Entity
SDGs
Region
- Africa
- Europe
- Asia and Pacific
- North America
- Latin America and the Caribbean
Other beneficiaries
Individuals (drinking water); communities; drinking water and wastewater utilities; governments; commercial, recreational, and sustenance fishing individuals and entities; and recreational water users.
More information
Countries
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Contact Information
Marc, Chief Executive Officer