Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas build-ups within wastewater networks are the main cause of accelerated biogenic corrosion in concrete structures. Unless countered, H2S will significantly shorten the life of infrastructure assets, but there’s a proven...
South Africa has a history of building dams to address water security needs and to provide essential bulk water supply to its population. Several large dams are steadily losing storage capacity each year due to soil erosion and land clearance, with...
As South Africa battles the third wave of Covid-19 vaccinations and amidst the chaos, destruction, and looting that has taken place in parts of South Africa in recent weeks it’s easy to forget another looming catastrophe: a water crisis with...
According to the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) hydrological report of 19 July 2021, the Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS) which supplies water to Cape Town and the surrounding areas saw an uptick of over 1.5% week on week. This...
