Modelling scenarios for water resources management in the Sand River Catchment, South Africa
This report evaluates water resource management scenarios in South Africa's Sand River Catchment, focusing on meeting domestic and ecological needs.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
irc international water and sanitation centre |
| Authors: | Derick Du Toit, John Butterworth, Patrick Moriarty, Sharon Pollard, Stef Smits |
| Geographic focus: | South Africa |
Methods
The study utilized the Resources, Infrastructure, Demand, and Entitlement (RIDe) framework and AQUATOR software for modeling water resources, infrastructure, and demand within the Sand River Catchment. Data sources included the WR90 dataset, stakeholder meetings, and estimates for agricultural and domestic water use.
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Key Insights
The research assesses the Sand River Catchment's water resources, infrastructure, and demand, using the RIDe framework and AQUATOR modeling to analyze scenarios for sustainable management. It highlights the need for improved infrastructure and management to meet domestic water needs and ecological reserves.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | South Africa geographic scope | demand | domestic use | ecological reserve | entitlement | forestry | infrastructure | irrigation | modeling | sand river catchment | scenarios | south africa | water | water resources | water resources management