Surface Water

latest news & developments

Resilient: Residents collect water from a natural spring in Hammanskraal. Groundwater, unlike surface water in dams, is not exposed to evaporation, but is susceptible to pollution. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

‘Tap into groundwater – with care’

The Southern African region has vast groundwater resources, but only 1.5% is being used

Sheree Bega