, HES4810 Assignment 3 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 5 September 2025; 100%
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QUESTION 1 [20]
HES4810 “Impact Mitigation and Management” is rooted in the process
of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) that aims to protect the
environment by ensuring that projects are undertaken in a way that will
not compromise water quality.
1.1. Specify the legislation and specific sections governing water quality
in South Africa or that of the country where you live. (2)
National Water Act 36 of 1998 (NWA): Provides the framework for
the protection, use, development, conservation, management, and
control of South Africa’s water resources.
Section 19: Prevention and remedying effects of pollution.
Section 20: Control of emergency incidents that may cause water
pollution.
Water Services Act 108 of 1997: Governs water supply and
sanitation services to ensure safe drinking water for all.
Section 9: Sets compulsory national standards for water quality
and wastewater disposal.
1.2 Briefly describe 10 activities or actions by development that may
cause water pollution or deterioration of water quality. (10)
1. Mining activities – Acid mine drainage and heavy metal
contamination of rivers and groundwater.
Semester 2 2025 - DUE 5 September 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
QUESTION 1 [20]
HES4810 “Impact Mitigation and Management” is rooted in the process
of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) that aims to protect the
environment by ensuring that projects are undertaken in a way that will
not compromise water quality.
1.1. Specify the legislation and specific sections governing water quality
in South Africa or that of the country where you live. (2)
National Water Act 36 of 1998 (NWA): Provides the framework for
the protection, use, development, conservation, management, and
control of South Africa’s water resources.
Section 19: Prevention and remedying effects of pollution.
Section 20: Control of emergency incidents that may cause water
pollution.
Water Services Act 108 of 1997: Governs water supply and
sanitation services to ensure safe drinking water for all.
Section 9: Sets compulsory national standards for water quality
and wastewater disposal.
1.2 Briefly describe 10 activities or actions by development that may
cause water pollution or deterioration of water quality. (10)
1. Mining activities – Acid mine drainage and heavy metal
contamination of rivers and groundwater.
