Regulations – NRW Management

National Water Act

To provide for fundamental reform of the law relating to water resources; to repeal certain laws; and to provide for matters connected therewith.

Policy and Regulations

The purpose of the report is to understand how water footprints may contribute to sustainable management of water in South Africa primarily in the industrial sector, and to explore linkages between water and energy and the concept of water offsetting.

Development of regulations for water care works and process personnel

The sensitive nature of South Africa’s water resources, it is necessary that water care works for both potable and wastewater treatment be managed to ensure that stipulated water quality standards are adhered to.

The State of Non-Revenue Water in South Africa

The Non-Revenue Water for municipal water use in South Africa is estimated to be 36.8%. While it is clear that there is significant room for improvement, it is also important to recognize that the South African figure is in line with the World average value of 36.6%.

Municipal-Invoices in South Africa

The tax invoices or bills that municipalities send out to consumers on a monthly basis are a key interface between local government and citizens.

Roles & Responsibilities of Local Government and Related Institutions

This booklet is an information booklet, which highlights legislative requirements and institutional responsibilities.

National Water Resource Strategy 2

The major focus of the NWRS2 is equitable and sustainable access and use of water by all South Africans while sustaining the water resources.

Asset Management Toolkit

Infrastructure Asset Management provides a logical framework which these functions can be caried out.

Department of Water Affairs Model By-laws Pack

Model Credit Control and Debt Collection By-laws Model Water Services By-laws.

Department of Water and Sanitation Revised Norms and Standards

Norms and Standards in Respect of tariffs for the water supply services supplied directly to consumers.

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Disclaimer: Although the WRC has attempted to ensure that the information contained in this website was obtained from reliable sources, and is considered true and correct at the date of publication, and while every effort has been made to provide accurate and comprehensive information, the WRC does not warrant, guarantee or represent that the information is up to date, or free from errors or omissions, and assume no liability or responsibility for any error or omission in the information, for the results obtained from the use of this information, or for any loss, consequential, special or similar damages, cost or expense incurred or arising from any person using, interpreting or relying on the information, even if advised of the possibility of such loss, damages, cost or expense, whether caused by reason of any error, negligent act, omission or misrepresentation in the information or otherwise.