DISCUSSION | Dire state of water quality and infrastructure

JOHANNESBURG - A report by the Water and Sanitation Department paints a worrying picture of the state of water quality and infrastructure in South Africa. 

It's found that forty-six percent of water supply systems pose health risks, while sixty-seven percent of wastewater treatment works are nearing failure. 

Meanwhile, 47-percent of water is lost through leaks. 

Anja du Plessis is a water management expert at the University of South Africa. 

She discussed the concerning report with eNCA.