Gauteng could face day zero
Gauteng could be the next potential Day Zero region in South Africa, if it’s hit by another drought. A report on what to do to avoid this was already brought to the attention of Gauteng authorities a year ago. Source:...
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Water and Sanitation gives report on water quality to Hammanskraal residents
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) joined the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) last week to present a report on the state of water quality in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria. This comes after the residents approached the...
Here’s how Cape Town avoided running out of water
Cape Town’s water crisis got so bad last year that the city was just 90 days away from turning off the taps. A year on, the South African city’s dams are now over 80% full, water use restrictions have been relaxed and Day Zero – the point at which...
Microplastics in water pose a “low” risk to human health
Microplastics contained in drinking water pose a “low” risk to human health at current levels, but more research is needed to reassure consumers. This is according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Studies over the past year on...
