Will water scarcity be more common in the future?
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Will water scarcity be more common in the future?
It has been brewing for decades, but like the long-neglected electricity system, the long-neglected water supply, treatment and reticulation systems are now collapsing. Best be prepared.
The first detailed report on the state of wastewater treatment in South Africa in nine years was released recently. It paints a dismal picture.
Most parts of South Africa, specifically its summer rainfall areas, have received above average rainfall since October 2021. This has led to an increase in the country’s national average water levels.
Groundwater is invisible, but its impact is visible everywhere.
Today, most countries are placing unprecedented pressure on water resources.