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What share of South African households have access to piped water?

As of the 2022 Census about 82.4% of households in the country have access to piped water. This includes 59.7% of households having piped water inside their dwelling. This represents a significant increase in access to piped water compared to previous years, indicating progress in water infrastructure and service delivery in the country.

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