Achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 6: How ALGAESYS is Transforming Water Access and Management
Water is fundamental to life, yet billions of people worldwide still struggle with access to clean, safe water and sanitation. Recognizing this critical challenge, the United Nations established Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, aiming to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. At ALGAESYS, we are committed to making this goal a reality through innovative, nature-based water recovery and reuse solutions.
Taken from the UN Sustainable Goals Report, 2023 - an overview of SDG6
Why the UN Sustainable Development Goals Matter
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a global framework for addressing pressing environmental, economic, and social challenges. Adopted by all UN member states in 2015, these 17 goals set ambitious targets for a more sustainable and equitable future. Among them, SDG 6 is particularly urgent, as water scarcity, pollution, and inadequate infrastructure continue to threaten communities, economies, and ecosystems worldwide.
Understanding SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All
SDG 6 focuses on universal access to clean water and sanitation while improving water quality, efficiency, and ecosystem health. Key targets include:
Expanding water and sanitation services to underserved communities.
Reducing pollution and improving water quality through sustainable treatment practices.
Increasing water-use efficiency to protect freshwater resources.
Implementing integrated water management strategies to enhance sustainability.
How ALGAESYS Contributes to SDG 6
At ALGAESYS, we recognize that achieving SDG 6 requires affordable, decentralized, and sustainable water recovery solutions. Our technology uses natural photosynthetic processes to treat wastewater to EU Class-C reuse standards, enabling safe and reliable water recycling for agricultural, industrial, and municipal applications. We are also able to treat to EU Class-A standard with an extra step if required.
Our system:
Uses the power of the sun to drive treatment, reducing reliance on energy-intensive processes.
Eliminates harmful contaminants while recovering valuable nutrients.
Operates with low lifecycle costs, making it a scalable and accessible solution for water-stressed communities, and;
Removes the need for highly educated operators, removing the risk of stranded, poorly operating assets.
ALGAESYS in action - a close up of one of our plants
Expanding Impact: Water Access for Remote Communities
Beyond industrial and municipal applications, ALGAESYS is dedicated to bringing safe water access to remote and underserved communities. Many rural and Indigenous populations lack the infrastructure for conventional water treatment, leaving them vulnerable to unsafe water conditions. Our decentralized, solar-powered systems provide an affordable and sustainable alternative, ensuring clean water without the need for extensive infrastructure investment.
We are working towards acquiring projects where we get to partner with policymakers, businesses, and community leaders to make a greater impact in these communities. ALGAESYS aims to bridge the gap in water security, aligning with SDG 6’s vision for a future where everyone has access to safe, clean water.
ALGAESYS in Gingin, Western Australia - our plants can be set up in any environment, no matter how remote.
Looking Ahead
The challenges of water scarcity and pollution require innovative and scalable solutions. ALGAESYS is proud to be at the forefront of this movement, ensuring that wastewater is not wasted but transformed into a valuable resource. By supporting SDG 6, we are not only protecting public health and ecosystems but also building resilient communities that can thrive in a changing world.