SDG 6 · Indicator
People Drinking Unsafe Water
% of people drinking water with violations
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SDG achieved
Challenges remain
Significant challenges remain
Major challenges remain
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Description
Percent of people served by a community water system with at least one EPA Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) violation. Violations include health-based and monitoring and reporting violations.
Long-Term Objective
Best value set according to progress towards the goal
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 0.
Reference
Threats on Tap, Natural Resources Defense Council