The table below contains more information regarding the indicator.
| Indicator name |
Percentage of wastewater systems on reserves where effluent quality standards are achieved |
|---|---|
| Target |
By March 2030, 85% of wastewater systems on reserves achieve effluent quality standards |
| Indicator description |
This indicator tracks the percentage of wastewater systems on reserves that meet the effluent quality standards of the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations or an equivalency agreement. |
| Geographical coverage |
Canada, Indigenous communities |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage |
| Calculations |
Not applicable |
| Comments and limitations |
This indicator only considers wastewater systems that actively report effluent quality. Currently, a significant number of wastewater systems in indigenous communities do not actively report this data. The data should be interpreted with this limitation in mind. |