R&s Of Dwaf

Introduction Leandro Hendricks CPUT (Bellville) Civil Engineering R & S of DWAF •Environmental problems faced by municipalities

Content Objective  Principles  National Water Act  Water related problems  Effluent Discharges  Conclusion 

Objective 

Protect: consumers municipalities & water services institutions

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To ensure the application of sound management principles

Principles Regulations: Aim to be simple and easy to implement Promote good management Respect independence of local government responsible for water services Focus on broader issues of good practice and allow municipalities the declaration on how to accommodate local circumstances.

National Water Act 

Purpose Ensure that the nations water resources are protected, developed, used, conserved, manage and controlled.

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The Law meet basic human needs

promote equitable access to water

Water related problems 

Municipalities lacking domestic waste collection poor street cleaning services waste disposal in open dumps.

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Surface Water pollution Effects Causes management

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Effluent Discharges

Conclusion 

Solutions

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Water is a problem that needs serious attention

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