According to this article, Namibia is among the most arid countries in the world as two deserts flank it, the Namib Desert in the west and Kalahari Desert in the east. It can be said that careful water management, including direct potable reuse, is required to secure the water supply to the city. With proper process design and quality management, water meeting stringent standards can be produced by reclamation and direct potable reuse can be practised. The public will accept such schemes if properly informed, despite initial health and aesthetic concerns. The operation of the New Goreangab Water Reclamation Plant represents a milestone for further similar projects. The Windhoek Water Management policy is exemplary and should be considered as a model for other arid regions