New water framework counts every drop

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Growth & development A t the recent launch of the Water for Growth & Development framework in Midrand the message was clear: South Africa needs to implement drastic measures in order to secure its water future. The framework, the result of two years of consultation of the Department of Water Affairs & Forestry (DWAF) with key players in the water sector, will guide actions and decision that will ensure water security in terms of quantity and quality to support South Africa’s requirements for economic growth and social development. “The increasing pressure to deal with increasing economic and social demands, in a declining world economy presents particular challenges to the water sector,” noted Minister of Water Affairs & Forestry Lindiwe Hendricks. “It certainly presents pressure on our natural resource base and our environment. We need to ensure that the little water we have is protected from pollution and conserved to achieve efficient use.

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