Global water issues came under the spotlight at the 2016 World Water Congress and Exhibition which took place this month in Brisbane, Australia. “With more than 5000 of the International Water Association’s (IWA) members gathered in one place, this...
The South African Water Services’ (SAWS) seasonal outlook remains discouraging as predominant dryness and low prospects of rain is strongly indicated to last until January 2017. Dam levels have seen a general steady decline since April 2014 when...
By Herman Smit* Diminishing water supplies, population growth, intensification of industry and severe drought are all factors that lead to wastewater re-use as a large part of the answer to the water crisis in South Africa. Direct & Indirect...
In an effort to combat the pollution of rivers, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has set aside more than R300 million to upgrade 26 dysfunctional wastewater treatment works in parts of Gauteng and the Free State. This follows fears of...
