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Water is life.
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The Gariep Dam on the border of the Eastern Cape and Free State is the largest dam in SA.
CLEAN, safe drinking water is the most precious commodity on Earth. You might be surprised to hear this – surely minerals such as gold and diamonds are much more valuable than ordinary tap water, right?
Every living being on Earth depends on clean water. Without it, there’d be no plants, animals or humans.
However, getting access to clean water isn’t as easy as it might sound, even though water falls from the sky every time it rains.
It’s estimated that almost 90% of South African households have access to piped water, and in most urban areas, the water is safe to drink.
However, this