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Brief - Position Paper
A study examining performance-based contracting for non-revenue water and its relevance in the South African context
Published: 1 May 2024
Report No: WRC report no. 3143/1/24
Authors: Graham N, Gabier S, Bodlani L, Johnson V
Abstract
The non-revenue water (NRW) situation in South Africa is dire. The 2023 No Drop Report found that the national NRW figure is 47%, up from 41% in 2018 and 37% in 2012. This means that almost half of the water that is extracted, treated and distributed is never paid for, and the situation is getting worse. The negative financial implications for municipalities are obvious and some of this wasted expenditure could be repurposed to pay private contractors to help address the NRW issues.
Authors
GN
Graham N
GS
Gabier S
BL
Bodlani L
JV
Johnson V
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