Access to clean water is influenced by socio-economic factors, affecting water quality and availability.
'Potable' water refers to water that is safe for human consumption without any risk of contamination. The trend in Sasol's water use shows a decreasing pattern over the given statistics, potentially due to efficiency measures or changing industrial processes. The environmental impacts of using large amounts of river water for industry include habitat destruction, water pollution, and ecosystem disturbances. These impacts could be reduced by implementing recycling technologies, water conservation practices, and eco-friendly production methods.
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