Non Revenue Water
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SA’s water crisis deepens: Nearly half of wastewater systems critical
The latest Green, Blue and No Drop reports show widespread deterioration of water and sanitation infrastructure. Nearly half of wastewater systems are critical, drinking water…
Poor upkeep behind water crisis, civil engineers say
They have stressed the need for skilled oversight and preventive maintenance
Smidgen of hope as eThekwini water losses decline — but they are still excessive
Despite slight improvements, supply remains strained and ratepayers continue to demand urgent action on infrastructure, billing and governance
Minister blames municipal mismanagement for Gauteng’s rising water demand
The province is ‘not doing the right things’ to rescue itself from running out of water, Pemmy Majodina told parliament’s portfolio committee on water and sanitation
Fixing water leaks will help avert a national disaster
Only a collective response will avert the crisis that is, in part, caused by the loss of non-revenue water