Marine life could be under threat following reports of toxic chemicals being dumped at the St Helena Bay. It has been reported by the SA Maritime Authority (SAMSA) that approximately 1 500 tons of chemicals on the NS Qingdao bulk carrier are...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has raised concern about possible liquid gas chlorine shortages from its supplier based in Kempton Park, Gauteng, which could affect water supply. “If this were to happen, liquid gas chlorine shortages...
Four of South Africa’s major dams are filled to capacity, thanks to the recent heavy rains. The Vaal Dam in Gauteng, Sterkfontein Dam in the Free State, the Grootdraai Dam near Mpumalanga and the Bloemhof Dam on the border between the North...
Managing wastewater sludge represents a significant portion of total wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) costs. To reduce this expense, the volume of sludge can be reduced or alternatively beneficiated into biogas or a saleable product. WASA asks...
