2011年，南非引入了“自由基本水政策 ” （ Free Basic Water Policy ） ， 规定所有家庭，不管其规模和收入为何，每个月免费获得六千升水。
In 2001, South Africa introduced a “Free Basic Water Policy,” according to which all households, regardless of size or income, receive six kiloliters (1,585 gallons) of water per month at no cost.