Setting up a wastewater surveillance system to support public health decisions

Hungary (

Government

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#SDGAction51279

Description

Hungary commits to set up and operate a wastewater monitoring system to support surveillance of communicable and non-communicable diseases and antimicrobial resistance.

Expected Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven the value of wastewater surveillance in outbreak detection and management. Further expansion of surveillance to other public health targets will promote health and well-being of the population

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

Name	Description

Deliverables & Timeline

31 December, 2023

Methodology and surveillance system for monitoring public health hazards in wastewater

Resources mobilized

Staff / Technical expertise

Expert of the National Public Health Centre, local public health offices and water utility operators contribute to the operation of the wastewater surveillance system

Financing (in USD)

450,000 USD EU Fund was received to set up and upgrade the wastewater surveillance system

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Timeline

22 March 2023 (start date)

31 December 2023 (date of completion)

Entity

Hungary

SDGs

Region

Europe

Other beneficiaries

Residents of Hungary

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