THE Impact Ranking 2025 – SDG 6

Research on Water and Sanitation

List of targets and indicators

TARGET 6.1

Safe and affordable drinking water

• SDG INDICATOR 6.1.1 : Safe drinking water

TARGET 6.2

End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene

• SDG INDICATOR 6.2.1 : Safe sanitation and hygiene

TARGET 6.3

Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse

• SDG INDICATOR 6.3.1 : Wastewater safety
• SDG INDICATOR 6.3.2 : Ambient water quality

TARGET 6.4

Increase water use efficiency and ensure freshwater supplies

• SDG INDICATOR 6.4.1 : Water use efficiency
• SDG INDICATOR 6.4.2 : Levels of freshwater stress

TARGET 6.5

Implement integrated water resources management

• SDG INDICATOR 6.5.1 : Integrated water management
• SDG INDICATOR 6.5.2 : Transboundary water cooperation

TARGET 6.6

Protect and restore water-related ecosystems

• SDG INDICATOR 6.6.1 : Protect and restore water-related ecosystems

TARGET 6.A

Expand water and sanitation support to developing countries

• SDG INDICATOR 6.A.1 : Water and sanitation support

TARGET 6.B

Support local engagement in water and sanitation management

• SDG INDICATOR 6.B.1 : Local participation in water and sanitation management