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Information and Downloads

Below are documents for general use and information for download

June 2024

Dept. Water and Sanitation National State of Water Report for 2023.

November 2023

Revision of General Authorisations in terms of Section 39 of the National Water Act , 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) for water uses as defined in Section 21(c) or Section 21(i).

May 2023

Dept. Water and Sanitation National Blue Drop Assessment Report for 2023.

Dept. Water and Sanitation National Green Drop Assessment Report for 2023.

Dept. Water and Sanitation National No Drop Assessment Report for 2023.

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