SDG 6 · Indicator

Water Pollution

Pounds per square mile


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SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


Description

Toxic chemicals released into water from production-related waste, pounds per square mile

Long-Term Objective

Best value set according to average of top 5 performers

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 0.1.

Reference

Toxic Release Inventory National Analysis, Environmental Protection Agency

Water Pollution