A delegation of Israeli water experts arrived in South Africa earlier this month to consult with local municipalities on issues affecting water infrastructure and how Israeli generation can help.
The visit, organized through the Jewish National Fund of South Africa (JNF-SA), included a public panel discussion entitled “The Water Crisis in Joburg: How Can Israel Help?”, starring Clive Lipchin, Johannesburg local, Director of Transboundary Waters Control at Arava. Institute of Environmental Studies in southern Israel.
Lipchin has worked globally with establishments such as the International Monetary Fund and with Jordanian and Palestinian water remedies teams.
JNF-SA explained that South Africa is plagued by many water-related problems. Leaks alone waste up to 37% of urban water. Inadequate or damaged wastewater treatment infrastructure leads to disease and a lack of drinking water supply. Nelson Mandela Bay can no longer supply municipal water.
Technologies developed throughout Israel include drip irrigation, desalination, leak detection, water extraction from the air, and wastewater recycling. Israel is the world leader in wastewater recycling, 90% of which is treated and reused for agriculture.
Randal Williams, executive mayor of Tshwane, issued a saying welcoming Israelis “to help us achieve better wastewater control in Tshwane. . . and to talk about how we can leverage their expertise. “
“This delegation provides a vital opportunity for South Africa and Israel to work together to help resolve those issues,” he said. “The team will conduct site visits with city officials, resulting in recommendations for the capital’s water management. “
Rowan Polovin, national president of the Zionist Federation of South Africa, added: “This cooperation between South Africa and Israel is a positive step for our country to alleviate its serious water crisis, and we hope that the municipalities will continue. “
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