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ArticleJournal of water and health2024

Examining the efficacy of the legal framework governing the management of greywater in South Africa's informal settlements.

Babalo Vala, Ntokozo Malazaa

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Babalo ValaCape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town 7925, South Africa E-mail: 219291497@mycput.ac.za.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3987-2002
Ntokozo MalazaaCape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town 7925, South Africa.

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Abstract

The management of greywater and sanitation in South Africa's urban informal settlements is a pressing concern. This review critically examines the legal framework that governs greywater management in South Africa's informal settlements, aiming to shed light on the existing regulations, gaps, and opportunities for sustainable greywater reuse. By scrutinizing the legal framework, the review identifies gaps and challenges in the regulatory environment, including inconsistencies, lack of clarity, and limited enforcement mechanisms. It explores the potential for international best practices to inform possible amendments to the existing legal framework. This was a quantitative research design utilizing a cross sectional survey model. Questionnaires were administered electronically to a sample of 17 municipal leaders from the City of Tshwane, City of Johannesburg and Buffalo City municipalities whose responsibilities were on water management. Descriptive statistics were employed in analysis of the data. Outcomes were reviewed against the alignment or the lack thereof with the SANS 1732:201x standards. This paper underscores the critical need for a coherent and robust legal framework to support responsible greywater management in South Africa's informal settlements. The paper's insights contribute to the ongoing discourse on water governance, shedding light on the pathways toward a more equitable water future.

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SanitationCitiesCross-Sectional StudiesHumansSouth AfricaSurveys and QuestionnairesWaste Disposal, FluidWater Supplygreywaterinformal settlementslegal framework

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PMID38822464

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