# World Wide Industrial and Systems Engineers have raised alarm over South Africa’s fragile trust and oversight in recycled water use. This comes as only four-to-five-percent of wastewater is recycled, with most discharged untreated. Experts say while treated wastewater can safely fill supply gaps, public confidence is low amid outdated infrastructure, cholera outbreaks, and mismanagement. Experts urge proper standards and public education to build trust. They emphasised the safety of recycled water, calling it vital for future water security.
World Wide Industrial and Systems Engineers says recycled water key to supply