With South Africa still experiencing a drought in many areas, industries that rely heavily on water for their processes will need to take a more sustainable approach and consider alternative water sources in their future planning. The challenge is...
The commercial sector has not fully realised the opportunity that exists to reduce their environmental footprint and save money in the long term when it comes to water use. By Ruan Jansen van Rensburg, Mechanical Engineer at SEM Solutions The...
As Nelson Mandela Bay declares ‘Day Zero’ and the Vaal Dam’s levels continue to decline, South Africa is yet again reminded of its status as a water scarce country. Nelson Mandela Bay has become South Africa’s first large city to reach Day Zero,...
The eradication of bucket toilets has been a thorn in the side of the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) for an extended period. The Bucket Eradication Programme (BEP) in the Free State started late in September 2013. The scope of the project...
