About SDG 6

SDG 6 focuses on clean water and sanitation for all, meaning for everybody. This goal points out beyond drinking water, sanitation and hygiene to also address the quality and sustainability of water resources, which are critical to the survival of people and the planet. SDG 6 ensures a clean and stable water supply and effective water sanitation for all people by the year 2030 (National Geographic). The government should focus not only on the availability but also on the quality of the water. The management and regulation made are thoughtful for the natural environment such as forests, soils, and wetlands. It is expected that the good quality of water can bring positive impacts on the people.

Clean water is vital. It is interconnected with hygiene. The quality of hygiene is determined by the quality of water. In daily life, humans need water for washing, bathing, and also wiping. Until this moment, there is no other substitution for water for cleanliness. Thus, clean water should be available. It is widely known that bacteria can live well in water, not only the dirty one but also the clean one. Consequently, people have to be careful in choosing water for daily washing and consumption. Bacteria can bring terror to humans once they are restless. They can be everywhere. If hygiene is threatened, humans’ health is risked. The digestion health can be ruined, and humans can experience stomach aches if they consume poor quality water. On the other hand, the body, and their skin are susceptible to disease if they are exposed to dirty water. Minor illnesses can appear, one of them is itchiness which is caused by bacteria. More dangerously, if the water used for bathing is too dirty, it may be more harmful to human skin. They might be exposed to diseases such as hot tub rash, hookworm, typhoid, or others.

In summary, as it is known that water is essential for humans’ daily life, everybody needs to keep it clean and safe for themselves to use.