SDG 11 · Indicator

Access to improved water source, piped

% of urban population


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Description

The percentage of the urban population with access to improved drinking water piped on premises. An "improved" drinking-water source is one that, by the nature of its construction and when properly used, adequately protects the source from outside contamination, particularly fecal matter.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of .

Reference

WHO and UNICEF

Access to improved water source, piped