Drought, heatwaves and a failing water system are threatening South Africa’s water supply. In this segment, eNCA takes a closer look at SA’s water strategy.
South Africa’s efforts to reduce non-revenue water rely on metering devices, which are regulated to give the desired result. Non-compliant meters threaten accuracy, system compatibility, and longevity. The South African Local Government Association...
South Africa’s urban centres encounter substantial water supply challenges. While the larger cities like Johannesburg, Cape Town, or Durban make the headlines, smaller towns experience the same challenges, often on a more severe scale. While larger...
In hydrogeology, ‘groundwater age’ refers to the time since water infiltrated the subsurface. While conceptually useful, its interpretation in fractured or heterogeneous aquifers is complex, as mixing, dispersion, and variable flow paths can...