According to the latest dam level report released by the Department of Water and Sanitation, the average dam levels in Eastern Cape have declined to 54.7% compared to last week’s 54.9%. The low dam levels can be attributed to less rainfall as a...
The upgrading of infrastructure to prevent the prolonged sewer spillages into the Vaal River and households in Emfuleni Local Municipality will begin shortly as the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is finalising the evaluation of the...
Water waste, leaks, and the use of drinking water for manufacturing is resulting in billions of litres of potable water going to waste, which – if addressed – could reduce the water infrastructure spend that is necessary. This is according to local...
South Africa is a water-scarce country and the management of its water sources as well as related supply and treatment infrastructure will always be a critical priority. By Leslie van Zyl-Smit* The recent drought conditions experienced in...