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Water and Sanitation

Category KPI Result Performance to Benchmark SDG

Drinking Water 100.00 %
Quality

Water Consumption 147.70
(per capita) ℓ / day

Freshwater 100.00 %
Consumption

Wastewater 100.00 %
Treatment: Primary

Wastewater
Treatment: 100.00 %
Secondary

Wastewater 100.00 %
Treatment: Tertiary

Valencia’s daily water consumption figure is in line with the average daily national levels of 132 litres
per capita (2014). However, it is recommended that the city reduces its reliance on freshwater for
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all types of consumption.

Optimizing water consumption and greywater re-use: The city should incentivize (through rebate
programmes, for example) upgrade to more water-efficient appliances, including washing machines,
refrigerators, and dishwashers. Water conservation in the form of recycling fresh water within homes
through greywater re-use systems should also be encouraged via education and awareness-raising
activities. Greywater (as opposed to sewage waste) refers to the wastewater from sinks, showers and
washing machines. Such water can be used to water the lawn and for other non-drinking purposes.
Public service programmes and announcements, and partnering with local conservation groups, should
be part of the city’s overall sustainability strategy.

On the business and industry side, Valencia should support the adoption of new water conservation
technologies, encourage improvement in irrigation and agricultural practices, and ensure reduction
in corporate water footprints through policy and regulation.

L Suppl. 14: ITU-T L.1500: ‘Standardization gap analysis for smart water management’ and L Suppl. 15:
ITU-T L.1500 series: ‘Requirements for water sensing and early warning systems’ should be utilized by
cities when actualizing their smart water management policies.

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