Freshwater Challenges of South Africa and its Upper Vaal River: Current State and Outlook (Springer Water)

"This book promotes better understanding and awareness of South Africa' significant water problems by describing the country's and especially the Upper Vaal River?s water resources. It is a "go-to" book for students, professionals and regular citizens when information is required regarding the country's and more specifically the Upper Vaal River?s freshwater resources. It highlights the major problems and risks which need to be addressed and give a realistic and true representation of the current water affairs." Front Matter....Pages i-xiii Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Global Water Availability, Distribution and Use....Pages 3-11 Global Water Quality Challenges....Pages 13-44 Global Water Scarcity and Possible Conflicts....Pages 45-62 Front Matter....Pages 63-63 South Africa’s Water Availability and Use....Pages 65-76 The Upper Vaal WMA....Pages 77-98 Primary Water Quality Challenges for South Africa and the Upper Vaal WMA....Pages 99-118 Water Scarcity and Other Significant Challenges for South Africa....Pages 119-125 Front Matter....Pages 127-127 A Future Outlook: Improved Water Efficiency and Possible Strategic Actions for South Africa and the Upper Vaal WMA....Pages 129-151 Front Matter....Pages 153-153 Challenges and Policy Recommendations....Pages 155-160 Conclusions and Evaluations....Pages 161-164