1. CHAPTER 3: PART 3 WATER CONSERVATION & WATER DEMAND MANAGEMENT (WC/WDM) A National Strategy is being developed, based on the premises that:- quality of life can be maintained and desired outcomes achieved, but using less water, by changing attitudes and behaviour, and adopting water-saving techniques

2. National Water Conservation and Water Demand Management Strategy Foundation Creation of WC/WDM culture within institutions and among users Principles Institutions should –supply water efficiently and effectively –minimise losses –promote WC/WDM with users Users should not waste water, and should strive for efficiency WC/WDM an integral part of water resources and water services planning

3. SECTORAL STRATEGIES Being developed for three water use sectors:- Water services Agriculture Industry. Mining and power generation supported by a programme of communication, community awareness creation, education and marketing Eradication of invasive alien vegetation for:- - Improving catchment runoff - Poverty eradication and job creation

4. CHAPTER 3: PART 4 WATER PRICING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The Minister may, in terms of NWA s56, establish a pricing strategy for any water use, in consultation with the Ministry of Finance, and after consulting with the public To date:- - A pricing strategy has been established for taking and storing water, and for stream flow reduction - A pricing strategy is being developed for waste discharges (consultation in progress) - Strategies for other uses may follow

5. TYPES OF CHARGES Charges are for raw (untreated) water, and provide for:- Funding water resource management activities Funding water resource development and use of waterworks Achieving equitable and efficient allocation of water Financial assistance - subsidies - may be granted, especially for emerging farmers.