Water Quality

This brief examines the systematic evidence available to determine the quality of drinking water in South Africa.

Water Quality, Reliability and Payment for Services: Household Perspectives I - Context and Water Quality

In this two-part series, Charles Simkins sets out what can be learnt about household perceptions of water services, water quality and interruptions from the ...

Water Quality, Reliability and Payment for Services: Household Perspectives II - Water Supply Interruptions and Payment for Water

In this two-part series, Charles Simkins sets out what can be learnt about household perceptions of water services, water quality and interruptions from the ...

Water Scarcity In South Africa: A Result Of Physical Or Economic Factors?

South Africa is often described as a water-scarce country. This is based principally on physical descriptors like climatic conditions and escalating water ...

Water Supply Infrastructure And Reliability - Definitions And Information

This brief sets out information relating to water supply infrastructure and the reliability of service.