. According to the commission, instruments to relay information to the end user entailed various information dissemination methods, such as print, electronic, radio, etc. . Partnerships with various institutions of higher learning existed, for example, the WRC concluded a memorandum of understanding with various tertiary institutions as well as SALGA. . The WRC acknowledged the use of its research by the sector, not only the department. . The WRC reported that consultants were only providing technical advice. . Departmental assistance to the WRC was based on the mutual relationship and consultation to ascertain the needs. . The issue of sanitation was now under the Department of Human Settlements, but the WRC has conducted research on dry sanitation, composition of sludge, and urine separation. This is based on the practice in Sweden eco-villages. . There was also a study conducted on the decentralisation of sanitation services in the Eastern Cape, which aimed at using different approaches such as dual pit latrines. . About water quality degradation, a substantial amount of research was undertaken. DWAF regions were consulted, and steering committees formed. . The WRC noted that there are solutions to acid mine drainage. This involves closing down the mines that are not in operation. Research showed that a combination of mine acid and sewage was neutralised, it could result in good use. . The commission remarked that there was no water crisis for the near future but the problem was water management. Therefore, water usage and rainfall patterns must be correctly monitored and managed.