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  "path": "/the-green-guardian/2026-06-04-department-of-water-and-sanitation-confirms-groundwater-exceedances-at-thirsti-bottling-plant-in-kzn/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-04T12:00:00.000Z",
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    "All Rise Attorneys for Climate and Environmental Justice",
    "Bottled Water South Africa",
    "Department Of Water And Sanitation",
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  "textContent": "Environmental justice groups have questioned Thirsti’s groundwater abstraction at its KwaZulu-Natal facility, alleging use beyond its authorisation as the company seeks a water use licence from the department",
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