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Long-Term Water Security and Freshwater Decline in Mossel Bay

Protect our water resources for future generations

Summary of the Issue

Rapid development continues without proportional upgrades to infrastructure capacity, increasing long-term costs for residents.

History

Urban growth requires matching investment in roads, water, sewage, and electricity. When development outpaces capacity, service quality declines.

Causes

Development approvals without infrastructure sequencing; inadequate capacity assessments; delayed capital investment.

Stakeholders

Residents, water consumers, agricultural users, tourism operators

Water usage data, aquifer reports, historical supply interruptions

The Ratepayer

Potential water shortages, reduced access, higher costs

The Muncipality

Need for long-term water planning and investment; risk of crisis management

Mossel Bay In General

Decline in tourism, agriculture impact, long-term community vulnerability

Invest in water infrastructure, pollution prevention, sustainable sourcing; enforce long-term planning

MossRates reports on water risks, engages with water authorities, highlights supply challenges to public

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Water Security in Mossel Bay, Mossel Bay Freshwater in Decline

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