The Water and Sanitation Department has called on Gauteng consumers to significantly cut back on their water usage due to a two month planned shutdown of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel system. The tunnel will be shut for inspection and maintenance.
South Africa is facing a growing water crisis. Climate change, ageing infrastructure, pollution, and unequal access are putting intense pressure on the country’s water systems. As dams run low, taps run dry, and communities struggle, a powerful...
Arumloo, a water-efficient toilet company, has been implementing its water-conscious toilets in both residential and commercial spaces. The company’s signature toilet uses less than two litres of water per flush, as opposed to conventional toilets...
Changes in land-use in urban areas are raising the risk of flooding, making it vital for stormwater to be managed in an integrated way, argues Dennis Mulaudzi, hydrologist at SRK Consulting (South Africa). “One of the primary concerns in stormwater...