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Realize the annual calculation of the Effective Water Treatment Indicator (TEAR) in Peru in accordance with target 6.3 of SDG 6.

National Superintendence of Sanitation Services (
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    The annual calculation of the Effective Water Treatment Indicator (TEAR) is a key tool to measure the country’s progress in the implementation of sustainable wastewater treatment and disposal practices. This indicator is part of target 6.3 of SDG 6, which seeks to improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating spills and minimizing emissions of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the percentage of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing safe reuse and water recycling worldwide. The implementation of the annual TEAR calculation will allow to assess the country’s progress in meeting this target, identify areas in which greater attention is required and promote the adoption of more sustainable wastewater treatment and disposal practices.

    Expected Impact

    The calculation of the indicator shows that, by 2021, 74% of the population was connected to a drainage network, 5% depended on septic wells and the remaining 21% had other forms of sanitation systems in situ (such as black wells or letrines) or practiced outdoor defecation.

    By observing the proportion of safe-treated household wastewater flows, Peru has shown positive and sustained progress in household sewage treatment, rising from 16% in 2015 to 50% in 2021. This represents a growth of 34 percentage points and is derived from an increase in both the proportion of households connected to drainage and in the greater treatment capacity in PTARs (waste treatment plants managed by the country’s providers).

    By observing PTAR treatment capacity, between 2016 and 2021, the proportion of waste water collected through drainage systems that received treatment increased from 66% to 79%. This increase of 13 percentage points was largely due to the launch of the La Chira plant, which now treats the wastewater of the southern districts of Lima. Of all wastewater received in PTARs, 65% were treated safely with wastewater that complies with national environmental standards.

    Goal 6

    Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

    Goal 6

    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

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    Timeline
    31 October 2023 (start date)
    31 December 2023 (date of completion)
    Entity
    National Superintendence of Sanitation Services
    SDGs
    Region
    1. Latin America and the Caribbean
    Other beneficiaries

    Perú

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    Peru
    Peru
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    Fernando, Official