This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Ghana statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ghana statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ghana-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 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 |
| Indicator |
Indicator 6.3.1: Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated |
| Related indicators |
6.2.1(a) 6.3.2 |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: This indicator measures the volumes of wastewater which are generated through different activities, and the volumes of wastewater which are safely treated before discharge into the environment. The main sources of wastewater include wastewater from households, services and industries, i.e. point sources of one or more pollutant(s) that can be geographically located and represented as a point on a map. As a consequence, Industrial (process) wastewater: Water discharged after being used in, or produced by, industrial production processes and which is of no further immediate value to these processes. Total wastewater generated is the total volume of wastewater generated by economic activities (agriculture, forestry and fishing; mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply; and other economic activities) and households. Urban wastewater: Domestic wastewater or the mixture of domestic wastewater with industrial wastewater and/or runoff rainwater. Wastewater: Wastewater is water which is of no further value to the purpose for which it was used because of its quality, quantity or time of occurrence. Cooling water is not considered here. Wastewater discharge: The amount of water (in m3) or substance (in kg BOD/d or comparable) added/leached to a water body (Fresh or non-fresh) from a point source. Wastewater treatment: The process to render wastewater fit to meet applicable environmental standards or other quality norms for recycling or reuse. |
| Unit of measure |
Percentage ( %) |
| Data sources |
Ghana Population and Housing Census General Report Volume 3M, 2021 |
| Data collection method |
Census |
| Data providers |
Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
The data is disaggregated by disposal method, urban and rural areas. |
| References and Documentation | |
| Metadata last updated | Nov 13, 2022 |