Expensive, bad water: How an ‘upside-down water system’ plagues rural communities of color
Rural communities of color plagued by racial and rural water gap USA TODAY
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Introduction
Amber X. Chen
This article originally appeared inNexus Media News andAmbrook Research.
Main Body
For years, Michael Prado has provided bottled water to his neighbors in Sultana, a town of about 785 people in California’s Central Valley. That’s because most wells in town have been contaminated by runoff from agriculture, said Prado, who is president of the Sultana Community Services District. Only one well meets state standards for safe drinking water — he’s glad the town has it, but it’s not enough.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Target 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
- Indicator 6.1.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services.
The article discusses the issue of contaminated wells in Sultana, California, and the lack of safe drinking water for the residents. This aligns with SDG 6, which focuses on ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all. Specifically, Target 6.1 aims to achieve universal access to safe and affordable drinking water by 2030. The article mentions that only one well in Sultana meets state standards for safe drinking water, indicating that the target has not been fully achieved in this community. The indicator 6.1.1, which measures the proportion of the population using safely managed drinking water services, can be used to assess progress towards this target.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | Target 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. | Indicator 6.1.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services. |
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