Percentage of unsustainable groundwater/ seasonal surface water consumption reduced in the basin

Unit

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: Percentage (%)

Indicator

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: Wastewater treated, reused/recycled, avoided, water replenishment and sustainable water use

Metric type

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: Response

Framework alignment notes

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Voluntary P3. Unsustainable groundwater consumption reduced in the basin: Percentage of unsustainable groundwater consumption reduced in the basin P3. Unsustainable seasonal surface water consumption reduced in the basin: Percentage of unsustainable seasonal surface water consumption reduced in the basin
PWI P3 Unsustainable groundwater consumption reduced in the basin: Percentage of unsustainable groundwater consumption reduced in the basin P3 Unsustainable seasonal surface water consumption reduced in the basin: Percentage of unsustainable seasonal surface water consumption reduced in the basin

Target example
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[Company name] will reduce its water consumption in [basin] to sustainable levels by [target year].

Target source: Adapted from SBTN Freshwater Target

Metric assessment

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Relevance: Medium
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Feasibility: Low
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Additional Metric Notes
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ACT-D stage
Transform

Maturity stage
Advancing

Metric Contribution to Action
Monitoring reductions in unsustainable water consumption helps ensure the long-term availability of freshwater resources and mitigates environmental stress in water-scarce regions.

Observations, Successes and Challenges

  • "Unsustainable" is not universally defined and can be disputed.
  • Can be quantified through water withdrawal records, hydrological studies, and reduction targets.
  • Basin-level water consumption and sustainability data may be inconsistent, especially in regions with weak water governance.
  • Seasonal variability makes tracking difficult

Related actions

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Avoid unsustainable water resource use

Avoid unsustainable water resource use

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