De facto reuse is defined as the unplanned or incidental presence of treated wastewater in a water supply source, and the use thereof as a drinking water supply source. This can negatively impact end-users, affecting health and causing aesthetic...
South Africa’s water and sanitation systems are buckling under the weight of collapsing infrastructure, weak governance, and financial mismanagement. Municipalities owe over R28 billion to water boards. Non-revenue water exceeds 40% in many areas....
As we celebrate Earth Day – with climate change front of mind – it is critical to appreciate that water is at the centre of how the planet is being impacted, and how we need to respond. Water and climate change are inextricably linked, according to...
The rising dam levels resulting from heavy inflows into the Vaal Dam from the upstream catchment has necessitated the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) to activate more controlled water releases in the Vaal River System today. As such, two...
