Other SWS FAQs : Gold Standard

Other SWS FAQs

Why can’t projects claim against SDG 6.1.1 “Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services” for end-users located more than 250m from the water source?

The methodology allows claims to SDG 6.1.1 and other contributions, providing information is shared on the key aspects as outlined in parameter SDWS 19 of t...

Mon, 3 May, 2021 at 7:21 PM

Does the new methodology enable suppressed demand for non-domestic systems, such as institutional/community-based settings like schools, hospitals, day-care centers, etc.??

The methodology allows institutions to account suppressed demand baseline provided the institution are not connected with public distribution system - - unl...

Mon, 3 May, 2021 at 7:23 PM

If a Project Area National Water Policy contradicts the methodology – which would take precedence?

National regulations must be taken into account, and the project should uphold the highest rigour, where possible. The regulation may have a different impli...

Mon, 3 May, 2021 at 7:22 PM