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Taking the pressure out of water pressure management
Water treatment systems in metropolitan areas demand careful monitoring and management processes across sprawling networks. Process automation through the use of pressure transmitters can be a major aid to the personnel in charge of ensuring the operation of the many...
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[Hot Seat] TINY BUBBLES, BIG IMPACT
BluePlanet has been appointed by Magalies Water to assist in the remediation efforts Hartbeespoort Dam. Armed with Nanobubble technology and a restorative plan, BluePlanet is addressing root causes rather than merely treating symptoms. WASA speaks to Rowan McDonald...
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[Industry Insight] University partnership pioneers siltation management training
Siltation reduces dam storage – vital for water supply and the economy. Managing this is crucial. The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) assigned the Water Research Commission (WRC) to develop a National Siltation Management Strategy (NatSilt). One of the key...
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[Product of the month] Roch Distributors supply CEDI technology to the African market
Continuous electro deionisation (CEDI) is a water treatment process that uses a combination of ion-exchange resins, ion-exchange membranes and direct current to continuously deionize water without the need for chemicals. This is used to produce ultrapure water....
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[Cover story] Liquid gold – more than a century of water supply innovation
Founded in 1886, Johannesburg began as a mining shanty town. An increasing concern over water followed the euphoria from the discovery of gold. In 1903, Rand Water was formed by individuals and institutions who instead of pursing riches,...
Driving change: Minister Senzo Mchunu’s roadmap for water reform
Minister of Water and Sanitation – Senzo Mchunu – sat down with Kirsten Kelly to discuss municipal service delivery, key projects and of course, National Water Month. This year’s World Water Day is observed under the theme, ‘Water for...
The African smart metering experience
There will never be a business case for water and sanitation services unless there are massive changes. These changes also need to be evidence-based and advanced metering infrastructure provides an excellent means to holistically improve these...
Less reliant on infrastructure and more reliant on innovation
Climate change, rapid urbanisation and failing infrastructure have led to a massive shift in the supply and demand for water, resulting in many businesses facing intermittent water availability. Just as users are moving away from the power grid to...
Navigating water security: from crisis to collaboration
The close bond between humans and water is illustrated in Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, where water meets the most basic of physiological needs. But despite its critical role, water is frequently overlooked and undervalued. “This always make me...
Water storage gives businesses peace of mind
Whether it is for agriculture, industry, or emergency preparedness, water storage solutions play a crucial role in safeguarding water resources and mitigating the impact of water scarcity. Around 50% of Johannesburg residents experienced severe...
Sustainability
Adapting smart cities to a South African history
Smart cities come with a host of benefits, not the least among them is the social benefit. With many examples to draw from the question remains: What unique challenges do South African cities face when trying to make a city smart? By Duncan Nortier...
Greenpeace vs Corobrik
Corobrik, an industry leader in the production of clay bricks, got the go-ahead on its environmental plan approved by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to begin a mine near the Ritvlei Nature Reserve. In response, Greenpeace posted a...
[Hot Seat] TINY BUBBLES, BIG IMPACT
BluePlanet has been appointed by Magalies Water to assist in the remediation efforts Hartbeespoort Dam. Armed with Nanobubble technology and a restorative plan, BluePlanet is addressing root causes rather than merely treating symptoms. WASA speaks...
South Africa Encouraged to Adopt Global Grid-Battery Strategies for Enhanced Energy Stability
South Africa should look to successful strategies from regions like South Australia and California to accelerate the adoption of grid batteries. According to a new report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD),...
Sappi and Enpower sign power purchase agreement
In a move to further decarbonise its footprint Sappi has partnered with Enpower Trading, a National Energy Regulator of South Africa licensed company, for a 175GWh per annum renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Sustainability goals...
Waste management is key to ESG compliance
by Duncan Nortier Business today is not the business of yesterday. It isn’t enough to be merely profitable, companies must adhere to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards – with waste management as an essential element on this...
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Measuring approaches and moving forward
Ahead of Nonhlakanipho Tau’s keynote speech at the WISA2024 conference, Water and Sanitation Africa sat down with her to get a better understanding of her work and what to expect from her at the conference. Nonhlakanipho Tau is the Director of...
Metro’s increase capital expenditure during the first two quarters of 2023/24, despite having spent less than 30 percent of the cumulative annual budget
Capital expenditure by Metro’s increased by 20 percent y-y in the first two quarters of the 2023/24 financial year (last six months of the 2023 calendar year), excluding Nelson Mandela Bay, that again included significant adjustments. City of...
Chemical-free underground toilets for mines
Leon Du Casse, managing director of Bio Sewage Systems, used to own a plastic recycling company. His interest in water was piqued when dealing with wastewater created from washing plastic items to remove pollutants. Today, Du Casse is at the helm...
Metro News
CoGTA Minister talks tough on underperforming municipalities
Newly appointed Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has stated that the seventh administration is committed to working towards turning around dysfunctional municipalities, including the eThekwini...
City of Johannesburg, City Power ordered to pay Eskom debt
Eskom has obtained a court judgement against the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) and City Power for the payment of their R1.073 billion debt. According to Eskom, the city and its local power utility have been defaulting on their account since October...
Smoking out illegal stormwater and sewer connections
For over a decade, the City of Cape Town’s Water Pollution Control Unit has been using smoke tests to combat pollution and sewage overflows as well as high volumes of excess water that can stretch the capacity of wastewater conveyance systems. ...
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Engineering
The 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards to celebrate innovation and collaboration in engineering
Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) has announced the launch of the 2024 CESA Aon Engineering Excellence Awards, set to take place on 14 August 2024, at Vodacom World, in Midrand. This event will recognise outstanding engineering achievements...
CESA’s Bi-Annual Economic and Capacity Survey reveals record low business confidence amidst rising project cancellations and infrastructure challenges
Business confidence remains a pressing concern in South Africa, with Consulting Engineers South Africa’s (CESA) Bi-Annual Economic and Capacity Survey (BECS), for the period for July – December 2023, revealing a 22% decline, reaching a low of...
Measuring approaches and moving forward
Ahead of Nonhlakanipho Tau’s keynote speech at the WISA2024 conference, Water and Sanitation Africa sat down with her to get a better understanding of her work and what to expect from her at the conference. Nonhlakanipho Tau is the Director of...
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The official magazine of the Water Institute of Southern Africa (WISA), the magazine publishes content dealing with the supply, governance, financing, treatment and measurement of water and sanitation in southern Africa.