Current progress status
Deterioration
Deterioration

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Headline data

Percentage of wastewater systems in Canada where effluent quality standards are achieved
Year Value
2016 77.0
2017 75.5
2018 77.5
2019 78.8
2020 76.9
2021 76.6
2022 76.8

Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada

Geographical Area: Canada

Unit of Measurement: Percentage

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Indicator name

Percentage of wastewater systems in Canada where effluent quality standards are achieved
Target

By December 2040, 100% of wastewater systems in Canada achieve effluent quality standards
Indicator description

This indicator tracks the percentage of wastewater systems that meet the effluent quality standards of the Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations or an equivalency agreement.
Geographical coverage

Canada
Unit of measurement

Percentage
Calculations

Not applicable
Comments and limitations

Not applicable
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