The Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) wishes to clarify recent narratives that incorrectly implicate Water Boards in South Africa’s water crisis. The current crisis stems not from Water Boards but from the...
Background The inaugural Africa Water and Sanitation Conference, themed “Towards Sustainable Water and Sanitation Security in Africa,” marks a significant milestone in addressing the continent’s pressing water and sanitation...
De facto reuse is defined as the unplanned or incidental presence of treated wastewater in a water supply source, and the use thereof as a drinking water supply source. This can negatively impact end-users, affecting health and causing aesthetic...
South Africa’s water and sanitation systems are buckling under the weight of collapsing infrastructure, weak governance, and financial mismanagement. Municipalities owe over R28 billion to water boards. Non-revenue water exceeds 40% in many areas....
