A - Community Participation Flashcards
How can water resources be managed sustainably?
By local changes supported by government.
Give an example of self-imposed water restraint.
Using water only when essential, minimizing waste, or reusing bath water.
What role do education campaigns play in water conservation?
Increase awareness and encourage conservation.
List one method to increase freshwater supply.
Retaining water in reservoirs or redistributing water from wetter to drier areas.
What is grey water?
Water that has been used and is not fit for drinking but can be reused for other purposes.
What are two examples of water harvesting methods?
Extraction from rivers and trapping behind dams.
What are primitive forms of irrigation used in water harvesting?
Shaduf and Archimedes screw.
Why is groundwater pumping not always sustainable?
Use must not exceed the rate of recharge.
Who is often burdened by water collection in some locations?
Women and children.
What is a key water law principle in South Africa?
All water is a common resource under national control.
Who owns water resources in South Africa?
There is no ownership, only a right to use water.
What is the objective of managing South Africa’s water resources?
To achieve optimum long-term social and economic benefit.
What criteria should guide water management in South Africa?
Public interest, sustainability, equity, and efficiency.
What is reserved in South Africa’s water laws?
Water to meet basic domestic needs.
At what level should water management responsibility be delegated?
To a catchment or regional level.
