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Why water utilities should invest in catchment areas

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Child drinking water from a tap in Bamako, Mali. [iStockphoto]

Recently, discussion on water security has intensified as communities, worldwide, grapple with the twin challenges of rising water demand against declining quality and quantity.

While technological advancements in water treatment have made strides in ensuring safe drinking water, a more sustainable and cost-effective approach lies in protecting water source areas and catchments.

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