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National Water Act Definition

Includes a water course, surface water, estuary or aquifer.

[Source: National Water Act (Act No. 36 of 1998)].

Why are water resources important?

All water resources are a source of water and must be protected, used, developed, conserved and managed properly.

 

 

Assurance of supply