SA’s economic pathway water intensive
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As a water-stressed country, South Africa is embarking on an economic pathway that is water intensive, reports water research and development organisation the Water Research Council (WRC).
The rapid population growth and the continuing degradation of South Africa's water courses through overuse, pollution and development that compromises ecological infrastructure are threatening the future of the country's water resources, cautions WRC CEODhesigen Naidoo .
Naidoo, who spoke at international inte- grated energy and chemicals company Sasol's Water Sense conference last month at the Emerald Resort & Casino, in Vanderbijlpark, noted that other countries with a lower rainfall than South Africa had successfully secured their water supply by implementing some simple solutions.
"This includes water decision-making at all levels being informed by good water science and technology. This should not be a problem for South Africa as our water research community - although small - is highly productive.
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