Crisi idrica
Amid Johannesburg's ongoing water crisis—including a February confrontation at the site—the City launched the Brixton Reservoir and Water Tower on 29 April 2026, boosting storage capacity. Officials praised it as progress toward reliable supply, while critics highlighted persistent leaks, delays, and unproven resilience during outages.
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The South African Waterless Sanitation Systems Association (SAWSSA) has launched a nationwide drive to promote waterless sanitation systems amid South Africa's ongoing water shortages. SAWSSA president Mahubane Moela described the systems as a necessary step towards sustainability. The initiative targets rural areas and informal settlements where traditional infrastructure is strained.
Il principale sistema di serbatoi di São Paulo, Cantareira, ha registrato un calo dello 0,1% del volume immagazzinato il 1º gennaio 2026, raggiungendo il 20,1%, nonostante le piogge recenti. Ciò ha attivato il livello di «restrizione», limitando i prelievi d’acqua a 23 metri cubi al secondo, integrati dal Rio Paraíba do Sul. Le autorità affermano che non c’è rischio immediato di razionamento idrico.
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In Swellendam, Western Cape, residents are facing Level 3 water restrictions amid dwindling dam levels due to low rainfall. The community has united in conservation efforts as supplies dwindle to critical lows. Local authorities highlight both immediate challenges and long-term solutions.