The current debate with regards to wastewater reuse is about whether ‘The polluter pays’ principle should apply or companies be proactive about their water issues, Dow regional commercial manager: sub-Saharan Africa, Susan Cole, tells Chantelle...
The 100-year-old Umzonyana Water Treatment Works is to be refurbished in a R50 million upgrade project, which will increase its treatment capacity by 30 Mℓ/d – from 120 to 150 Mℓ/d, according to Royal HaskoningDHV, the consultants appointed for the...
Pictured: Acid mine water The start of construction for the pump station and treatment works at the South West Vertical mine shaft, just east of Germiston CBD, marks a major milestone in the government’s fight to prevent acid mine drainage from the...
The Emalahleni water reclamation plant in Witbank, Mpumalanga, which is currently undergoing a major expansion, serves as a “best practice” example of how a former liability – mine water – can be turned into a valuable resource – potable water –...
