The National Water Act of 1998 was enacted to ensure the sustainable use and management of South Africa's water resources. Its purpose was to provide for the protection of water resources, to promote the sustainable and equitable use of water, and to ensure the provision of water services to all South Africans. The Act aimed to:
1. Promote the efficient, sustainable, and equitable use of water resources
2. Protect water resources, including groundwater, from pollution and degradation
3. Ensure that water is allocated in a fair and equitable manner, considering both social and economic factors
4. Provide for the participation of local communities and other stakeholders in water management
5. Promote the integration of water resource management with other environmental and developmental objectives
6. Provide for the establishment of catchment management agencies to manage water resources at a local level
7. Ensure that water services are provided to all South Africans, particularly those in rural and marginalized communities.
Overall, the National Water Act aimed to address the water management challenges facing South Africa and ensure the sustainable use and management of the country's scarce water resources.
Explain the purpose of the National Water Act of 1998.
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