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Ghana PURC gives green light on pre-paid water metering

Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has endorsed the Ghana Water Company Limited’s (GWCL) proposals to pilot a prepaid water metering system. GWCL believes implementing the system will cut wastage in its operations.“PURC is not...

Water stressed municipalities and reused mining water

An increasing number of mining companies are using reused water from residential or industrial areas. In addition, some mines are carrying out more on-site water recycling. Some mining companies are now also providing water indirectly to other...
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Water use in electricity generation

Sobering facts make a case for wind and solar power An American report, The Hidden Costs of Electricity: Comparing the Hidden Costs of Power Generation Fuels, analyses six fuels used to generate electricity ie biomass, coal, nuclear, natural gas,...
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Cremora spill turns river white

Nestle is working with the Department of Water Affairs to determine how large quantities of coffee creamer landed up on the Mooi River in the Cape Province, turning the water white. The Department has assured the community of Tlokwe that the...