Water Research Commission publication
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Source domain: wrc.org.za
Collected on 16 September 2026
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Water resource hub
Practical information to help people act with impact, grouped by sector: water conservation in the SA mining industry, improving water management in South African industry, guidelines for reducing water losses in South African municipalities, the Energy-Water Connection, iron and steel, pulp and paper, water scarcity, the South African water compendium and a householder's handbook on how to save water.
- Who it is for
- Industry and business, agriculture and innovation, municipalities, and households and communities
- How to act on it
- Browse the water resource hub links on the campaign page and open the documents for your sector
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Get practical information to help you act with impact.
Metsi, the WRC AI Assistant
A chatbot named Metsi that greets and assists visitors to the Water Research Commission website.
- Who it is for
- Visitors to the Water Research Commission website
- How to act on it
- Open the Water Research Commission website and chat with Metsi, the WRC AI Assistant
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Welcome to the Water Research Commission (WRC) AI Assistant
Expert Opinions documents
A set of downloadable or viewable documents showcasing innovative thinking, behaviour change and collective action already shaping a more sustainable water future, including improving water management in the South African industry, a conjunctive water use guideline, and the state of irrigation water losses on selected irrigation schemes.
- Who it is for
- Industry, water practitioners, researchers and anyone interested in water management
- How to act on it
- Open the listed documents through the 'View document' links on the campaign page
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These showcases innovative thinking, behaviour change, and collective action that are already shaping a more sustainable water future.
Water Saving tips for a WaterWise Nation
Easy-to-follow advice on conserving water indoors and outdoors: fixing leaks fast, harvesting rainwater, monitoring water use with meters, fitting water-saving systems, teaching water-saving lessons, reusing greywater safely, redesigning industrial and farm systems for efficiency, and leading by example.
- Who it is for
- Householders, educators, farms, industries, business leaders and community influencers
- How to act on it
- Read the tips on the A WaterWise Nation campaign page and apply them at home, in the workplace, on the farm or at school
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Make every drop count with easy-to-follow advice on conserving water indoors and outdoors.
A WaterWise Nation campaign
The Water Research Commission's campaign to get everyone in South Africa using water more wisely, from homes and classrooms to industries and communities. It asks people to join the movement and make their own move towards saving water.
- Who it is for
- Everyone in South Africa - communities, households, industries, classrooms and organisations
- How to act on it
- Visit the WRC's A WaterWise Nation campaign page and take up water-wise action in your home, workplace, farm or community
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Join the movement. Make your move.
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Reference
https://www.wrc.org.za/media-events/campaigns/a-waterwise-nation/
Key Takeaways
- A WaterWise Nation campaign
- Water Research Commission (WRC)
- Metsi – WRC AI Assistant/chatbot
- Water saving tips for homes, farms, schools and industry
- Expert Opinions documents on water management
- Water resource hub for industry, agriculture, municipalities and households
- How to save water – a householder’s handbook
- The South African water compendium
- South Africa’s water is under pressure
- Water Research Commission (WRC)
- Metsi