South Africa's ability to manage wastewater is collapsing: what's at risk
The first detailed report on the state of wastewater treatment in South Africa in nine years was released recently. It paints a dismal picture.
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The first detailed report on the state of wastewater treatment in South Africa in nine years was released recently. It paints a dismal picture.
"Overall management of drinking water quality in the municipal space needs to be improved with proper monitoring taking place and managing all aspects of the process."
23% of South Africa's drinking water doesn't meet the legal safety standards. Two provinces lead with the least safe water.
Clean water has become scarce and will become even scarcer with the onset of climate change.
The state of wastewater management in the country is a national crisis, say experts