Lesotho Highland Water Project Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
large scale water transfer scheme
2
Q
where is it
A
between Lesotho and South Africa
3
Q
how does it work
A
- tunnels & dams divert water from the mountains of Lesotho (water surplus) to South Africa (water deficit)
4
Q
positives
A
-contributes to 75% of Lesotho’s GDP, helping to improve the standard of living
- provides safe drinking water to 10% of South Africa
5
Q
negatives
A
- farmland lost in Lesotho
- cost South Africa 4 billion
-40% of the water is lost due to leakages
