We adapt our needs to the available water resources we share with nature and through management we ensure the sustainable use of water
THE ISSUE
- What is the quality of the water in the river; the sea; the water we drink?
- Is water of good quality and in sufficient quantity for water supply?
- Who should be charged for the cost of wasteful water use in the agricultural or tourism sector?
- How can we stop groundwater being over-fertilised?
- How is water sharing and pricing done? (water supply, irrigation, industry)
- Are we adequately protecting our wetlands?
THE SOLUTIONS
- Managing water resources at river basin level and developing a programme of costed measures for those rivers, lakes, lagoons, coasts or groundwater that are not in good status
- Water Safety Plans ensuring water quality from source to consumer tap
- Water saving and smart solutions in water supply, irrigation, industry, tourism
- Design and implementation of programmes to monitor the quality and quantity of water resources
- Rehabilitation projects in degraded areas
TO RESULT
- Sustainable and economically equitable management of water resources
- Clean and sufficient water for us and future generations
- Confidence in the water supply network and affordability of charges
- Reduced uncertainty about investing resources to improve the status of water resources
- A healthy environment, improved living standards and transparent rules for entrepreneurship
