💧 Clean Water and Sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all, including safe drinking water and ending open defecation.
Key Targets by 2030
Achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water
Achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all
Improve water quality by reducing pollution and eliminating dumping
Substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors
Thematic Areas
Well-drilling, water treatment, and rural water system construction.
Improving toilet access and open defecation elimination in underserved areas.
Conservation of rivers, lakes, and wetlands from pollution.
Community monitoring programs and lead pipe remediation advocacy.
Why It Matters for Nonprofits
Water-focused nonprofits often sit at the intersection of environmental and public health missions. NTEE C organizations working on watershed protection and water quality are the primary US nonprofit contributors to SDG 6.
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