Groundwater will play an increasingly critical role in meeting water demand, according to Minister Senzo Mchunu. But its groundwater quality is at risk of being contaminated - from mining activities, poor irrigation practices and urbanisation. | Fin24
Groundwater will play an increasingly critical role in meeting water demand, according to Water and Sanitation Minister Senzo Mchunu.
But its groundwater quality is at risk of being contaminated - from mining activities, poor irrigation practices and urbanisation. Wastewater leakage is also a factor. Meanwhile, as SA grapples with rising demand for water, it is also struggling with supply. Poor and leaking water and sanitation infrastructure means that some municipalities are losing nearly half their water to the ground.Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.
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