Water quality in South Africa: reports show what needs to be fixed, and at what cost By Kevin Winter - The Conversation
The citizens of Hammanskraal, a small town north of South Africa’s capital, Tshwane, have been dealing with the deaths of 23 residents from cholera since 23 May 2023. Tests to find the source are continuing. The initial assumption by residents and authorities was that poor quality water led to the outbreak. In one week in May, 163 patients were admitted to the Jubilee Hospital with diarrhoea and vomiting.
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Water quality in South Africa: reports show what needs to be fixed, and at what cost Good legislation has been undermined by poor planning, limited investment and governance, but recent water reports suggest the government recognises the scale of the problems. theconversation.com |
