# The Borehole Water Association has stresses that borehole drilling is legal but must be done responsibly. This comes amid the National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand. The association’s drilling adviser, Albertus Lombaard, urged compliance to prevent infrastructure damage. Lombaard confirmed that the association is working with Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni municipalities to speed up consent approvals. As South Africa faces ongoing water challenges, he highlights boreholes as a crucial water source for communities in need.