SAICE highlights repercussions of inaction on South Africa’s water infrastructure crisis
South Africa loses more than 40% of its treated water due to deteriorating infrastructure due to leaks, theft, and inefficiencies that cost the country billions in non-revenue water. SAICE highlights the urgent need for coordinated infrastructure renewal, skilled engineering input, and a strengthened public-private approach to planning and execution.
Securing South Africa’s water future: Why skills matter more than ever
South Africa doesn’t have an endless supply of water, and the National Water and Sanitation Master Plan warns that by 2030, we could be looking at a 17% water shortfall if we don’t take immediate action.