The Umgeni River is the main water source for communities living around KwaXimba, in Cato Ridge outside Durban . The KwaXimba community is being warned to stay away from a local stream. This comes after revelations that the river has been contaminated.
The industry standard for getting ‘dirty’ water to a suitable drinking standard requires chlorine, but chlorine has its limits. Treating water in rural places requires easy solutions, and non-chlorinated water treatment may be the answer to this...
In the face of extreme weather events, including drought and floods, safeguarding water resources has never been more critical. Added to adverse climate conditions is the challenge of delivering water to homes and businesses through ageing and...
The City of Cape Town recently honoured 18 organisations for their commitment to water sustainability at the 5th annual Water Star Rating Awards. To date, a total of 95 certificates have been awarded, with the programme growing steadily...