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In many regions, human–water systems are already in a post-crisis state of failure. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
CAN YOU DRINK TREATED SEWAGE WATER

South Africans must embrace drinking treated sewage water or risk severe shortages

Failing infrastructure and increased demand means Gauteng residents may soon have to rely on treated sewage to quench their thirst

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read