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Exploring data sources
A potential data source(s) has been identified however further analysis is needed to ensure the data are suitable for reporting and is comparable to the globally agreed methodology for this UN SDG Indicator.

National Water Quality Management Strategy

Australia has a National Water Quality Management Strategy which is implemented by all states and territories. This includes undertaking water quality monitoring and managing associated databases. There is no single national repository for all water quality data or any regular national or state-scale water quality assessments.

National Metadata

This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Australia closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Australian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Australia-specific metadata information.

Responsible agency
The agency responsible for this data entry is Department of Agriculture and Water Resources
Reporting Year
2018
Caveat
A potential data source(s) has been identified however further analysis is needed to ensure the data are suitable for reporting and is comparable to the globally agreed methodology for this UN SDG Indicator.
Indicator status
Exploring data sources
Indicator description

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

Methodology

nil

Other information

nil

Page updated
17 July 2018

Global Metadata

This table provides information on metadata for SDG indicators as defined by the UN Statistical Commission. Complete global metadata is provided by the UN Statistics Division.

Indicator name
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
Indicator number
6.3.2
Target number
6.3
Target name

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

Global indicator description

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

UN designated tier
Tier 3
UN custodian agency
United Nations Environment Program

Sources

Other

No other information for this indicator

Historic