# A recent study by South Africa’s Water Research Commission explored using seawater for toilet flushing in Cape Town to conserve freshwater. One of the key findings is the willingness of Capetonians to pay a premium of up to ten-percent on their water bills, in exchange for the use of seawater for toilet flushing. The commission says by tapping into the vast reserves of seawater that surround coastal cities like Cape Town, communities can alleviate the strain on dwindling freshwater reservoirs and reduce their ecological footprint.
Cape Town explores seawater flushing to conserve potable water