The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has committed to effectively implement the recently re-launched Blue and Green Drop Certification Programmes, which call for excellent drinking water and wastewater quality management in the country. The...
The 1st of March marked the beginning of the annual Water Month celebrations in major parts of the country by the Department of Water and Sanitation. The highlight of the virtual celebrations will be the National Water Week (NWW) which takes place...
An increase in pollution and the destruction of river catchments are contributing to the declining quality of South Africa’s raw water resources, leading in turn to greater treatment costs. As water quality declines, more time and energy must be...
South Africa is a water-scarce country and it is rated the 30th driest in the world, with a rapidly increasing population. This is based on its average rainfall of 500mm per year compared to the world average of 860mm. “We use approximately...
