The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, has adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG 6 focuses on ensuring universal access to clean water and sanitation, promoting sustainable water management practices.

Here is the latest South African data from the United Nations SDG 6 report:

Sanitation

72% of the population in South Africa uses a safely managed sanitation service.

Hygiene

44% of the population in South Africa has a hand washing facility with soap and water available at home.

Wastewater

41% of wastewater in South Africa is safely treated.

Ecosystems

26% of ecosystems in South Africa is experiencing rapid changes in the area covered by surface waters.

Water Stress

65% of renewable water resources in South Africa is being withdrawn, after taking into account environmental flow requirements.

Transboundary

95% of transboundary basin areas have an operational arrangement for water co-operation.

Efficiency

$14/m3 is the value added from the use of water by people and the economy in South Africa.

Water Resource Management

71% is the degree of implementation of integrated water resources management in South Africa.

Water Quality

52% of monitored water bodies in South Africa has good ambient water quality.