South African municipalities crack down on homeowners with boreholes on their properties

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South African municipalities crack down on homeowners with boreholes on their properties
South African municipalities are cracking down on non-compliant boreholes as more homeowners turn to private water sources, with non-compliance risking serious legal and financial consequences.
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