KLIP RIVER: Overview

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The Klip River catchment is situated in the Gauteng province of South Africa , and drains the southern Witwatersrand region. It flows primarily southwards until it joins the Vaal River at Vereeniging. (Ref 1)

The Klip River catchment incorporates the southern part of Johannesburg , one of the most developed urban complexes in Africa . This river is seen as one of the most heavily impacted river systems in South Africa and is subjected to almost every conceivable type of pollution (DWAF, 1999). (Ref 1)

Two of its major tributaries, the Klipspruit and Rietspruit, are also considered to be highly impacted rivers. The Klip River must, however, still serve all recognised user groups as identified by the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (i.e. domestic, agricultural, industrial and recreation).   (Ref 1)

References

Ref 1: etd.rau.ac.za/theses/available/etd-05102005-113926/restricted/CHAPTER2Catchment_.pdf

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