Summary of SDG 6 Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

Goal 6 ensures the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. About 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. This goal promotes equitable access to water and sanitation services, improved water quality, and integrated water resources management. It also stresses the importance of protecting and restoring water-related ecosystems.

How can this SDG 6 be applied at PSBU?

Summary: This goal ensures access to safe and affordable drinking water and adequate sanitation for all.

• Research: Investigate water pollution and develop purification technologies.
• Community: Install water filtration systems in local communities.
• In-house: Implement water conservation measures, such as rainwater harvesting, on campus.
• Outreach: Launch sanitation education campaigns for nearby communities.
• Campus: Promote responsible water usage practices and reduce wastage in university operations.

• Water Conservation Projects: Create campus-wide water conservation initiatives, such as rainwater harvesting systems and wastewater recycling for irrigation and cleaning purposes.
• Water Quality Research: Develop research programs focused on improving water quality and access in rural and underserved communities, offering solutions to issues like water contamination and scarcity.
• Sanitation Education Programs: Work with local governments to promote sanitation education in surrounding communities, including safe hygiene practices and waste management solutions.