Use of Statistic South Africa data in documenting water availability in the Free State Tseliso Ntili Provincial Head: Department of Water Affairs (Free State) 10/10/2013

Contents of a presentation Overview of water development and planning Usage of statistics in water business Implications of census 2011 for water and sanitation in Free State Areas of water and sanitation coverage for usage of statistics in water sector

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCE STRATEGY 2 Overview of NWRS2 South Africa’s Vision for 2030 demands sufficient water resources Water must provide for growth & development Our water resource is already stressed Water scarcity threatens energy production, food security, economic growth & quality of life This strategy addresses current & future water demands for 2030 vision and simultaneously ensure the sustainability of our water resource

NATIONAL WATER RESOURCE STRATEGY 2 Alignment with NDP “Equity, Growth and Development” Strategic objectives are aligned to NDP and National Water Act Developmental & elimination of poverty and inequality Water contributes to economy & job creation Water is protected, used, developed, conserved & managed Water is controlled sustainably and equitably

Objectives Execution Vision of NWRS2 Sustainable, equitable and secure water for a better life and environment for all Goal Water is efficiently and effectively managed for equitable and sustainable growth and development Objectives Water supports development and elimination of poverty and inequality Water contributes to the economy and job creation Water is protected, used, developed, conserved, managed and controlled sustainably and equitably Execution Institutional arrangements Monitoring & information management Financing the water sector Research and innovation Water sector skills & capacity

Usage of statistics in water business Development of water resources Water resources protection Water resources allocation Water use efficiency Water services delivery improvements

Implication of Census 2011 for Water and Sanitation in Free State The Free State has done well in eradicating most of the water supply backlogs. Census 2011 indicates that 2% of the 823 316 households still do not have access to water supply services A further 5% have supply levels below the basic standard And about 6% use communal street taps within 200m Sanitation remains a major challenge with 24% of households not having access to basic sanitation facilities 5% have no facilities 5% still use buckets 14% use un-improved / unsafe pit latrines In total the Free State requires a further investment of about R9,6 billion to address the remaining water supply and sanitation needs

Status of the above is discussed in the following slides Key Areas of Data Usage Limited water resources (“stretch” existing water sources) Water losses (improve water use efficiency across all sectors) Support economic growth (expanding bulk water infrastructure) Water pollution (manage WWTWs /NPS pollution, protect the WR) Eradicate the basic services backlogs & manage service levels Infrastructure condition & functionality (refurbish+ improve IAM) Institutional capacity & service quality Affordable water services & financial viability of WSA / WSP (future focus) Status of the above is discussed in the following slides

Limited Water Resources National Surface Water Potential Free State Challenges Local water resources are inadequate and are starting to fail due to over-commitments Regional bulk infrastructure is required to bring surplus water from the Orange and Vaal rivers into the interior Capital and operating costs of RBIG schemes is high and all towns must first introduce strict Water Conservation and Water Demand Management practices Increased costs, imply higher cost recovery which will affect the affordability of water. Many municipalities are financially constrained and cannot afford the investment required for improved water supply and sanitation services. Free State is surrounded by 2 major rivers the Vaal and Orange river However, the interior is experiencing severe water shortages

Water availability Diagram shows yield available, at 1:50 year assurance of supply, which is only the practically and economically usable portion of the MAR at current development levels and with water infrastructure (dams) as existed in year 2000. Requirements for the ecological Reserve (which needs to remain in the rivers) already allowed for. Thus "water available" after providing for Reserve. OBSERVATIONS Dominance of surface water (± 80 %). Re-use of return flows greater than groundwater use. (Return flows to ocean not included). 80 % of water from 20 % of land area in south east of country. Large transfers into drier areas. "Transfers" to Lower Vaal, Lower Orange are releases along river from upstream. NOTE: Yields given at standardised 98% assurance of supply (or 1 in 50 year risk of failure).

Water requirements

Water reconciliation – Local river catchments ON NATIONAL SCALE: Still a small surplus for the country. However, national total alone can be misleading because average does not show regional and local surpluses and/or deficits. Note: Reserve quantity is included in the requirements. Some WMAs in surplus (e.g. Upper Orange, Mzimvubu to Keiskamma) Some WMAs in deficits (e.g. Mvoti to Umzimkulu, Berg). Total RSA in surplus, however: 11 WMAs in deficits in 2000 8 WMAs in surplus in 2000 Important to note that the balances include the Reserve. Further imbalances within WMAs, also within sub-areas. BACKGROUND ONLY, SHOULD THE QUESTION BE ASKED: Upper Vaal shows surplus, based on assuming maximum transfer capacity In practice, however, only transfer water as needed. TO PRESENTER: Do not spend too much time on this diagram, rather focus on "The Future“.

Water Reconciliation (All Town study) Legend Cat Description No. Schemes 1 no shortage > 10 yrs 41 2 water resource shortage 5 - 10 yrs 9 3 water resource shortage 1 - 5 yrs 11 4 water resource currently in deficit 19 80

Other Water Use Efficiency Focus Areas Non-Revenue Water Other Water Use Efficiency Focus Areas % NRW Industrial water use water efficient water processes re-use of water reduce pollution (treat return flows) Mining water use mining activity & water demand fluctuates with mineral prices major risk of heavy metal pollution and process related chemicals promote re-use of water prevent ground water pollution Agriculture water use reduce water losses in canal systems promote efficient application systems select water efficient crops Free State Non-Revenue Water 2012 Water losses = 51% of water supplied 70% of WSAs need intervention Loss of revenue = R87m/mth or R1.1b/a Target 50% reduction in NRW by 2014 Free State cannot afford this loss !!

Eradicate Basic Water Supply Backlog Free State Total Free State backlog reduced to 5% of households Legend (Census 2011)   Water Supply service level No.HH % of Prov house connection 368 847 45% yard connection 364 463 44% stand pipe <200m 50 821 6% stand pipe 200m - 500m 13 819 2% stand pipe 500m - 1000m 4 718 1% stand pipe > 1000m 2 470 0% no access to piped water 18 075 100% Remaining challenges: farm workers informal settlements

Water treatment & Drinking water quality

Eradicate Basic Sanitation Backlog Free State Total Free State backlog reduced to 24% of households Legend   Sanitation service level No.HH % of Prov flush toilet (sewer) 534 083 65% flush toilet (septic tank) 18 191 2% VIP toilet 71 672 9% pit without ventilation 111 420 14% chemical toilet 5 135 1% bucket toilet 44 900 5% None 37 789 100% Remaining challenges: informal settlements farm workers

Wastewater management (pollution risk) Map shows the Combined Risk Rating of: capacity exceedance effluent compliance skills deficit delivery & functionality 46% very poor / critical 6% good/excellent Legend   Green Drop Combined Risk Rating No. of WW systems 18-30 critical risk 29 15-18 high risk 17 10-15 low risk 46 0-10 moderate risk 6 98 Green Drop 2012 GD score = 27% avg. CRR risk increased from 81% to 83% non-compliant on >3 effluent const. no WSA got a GD award only 40 of 1384 WWTW got GD awards

Wastewater management (Green Drop) No visible improvement in the low risk area Medium to High Risk WWTW are declining and becoming critical Critical WWTW are rapidly increasing = serious problem !

Infrastructure Condition & Functionality Based on Census 2011: water supply interruptions in formal scheme areas: 90% of HH have access to formal schemes 44% of HH experienced water interruptions 75% waited more than 2 days for repairs Graph Legend (Census 2011)   Description No.HH % of total HH with access to piped water 742 144 90% HH with water interruptions 324 601 44% HH waiting >2 days for repair 244 321 75% Background Legend

Census data are critical nerve component for all development yesterday, today and tomorrow in sustaining our limited natural resources such as water in the universe. THANK YOU