With droughts, floods, and ageing infrastructure straining supply, safeguarding South Africa’s water resources is critical. The Borehole Water Association (BWA) says responsibly drilled and managed boreholes are vital to easing the nation’s ongoing...
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...
South Africa’s raw water pricing strategy marks a bold step toward balancing financial sustainability with social equity. By aligning cost recovery with the right to water, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) aims to build a transparent...
Recycling operations are context-based, with no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. For recycling to be effective, it must be adapted to circumstances. “We have no control over what the client wants us to get rid of, we have to deal with whatever is...
