More water is on its way for drought hit South Africans. Thanks to Operation Hydrate, 1.5 million litres of water were dispatched on Friday,as part of drought relief operations. The water will be distributed in the northern parts of KwaZulu natal,...
Recent reports of water tariff increases have had South Africans up in arms. However the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has assured consumers that their economic standing will be considered first. Speaking to infrastructurene.ws, Themba...
If current trends continue, domestic and industrial water demand would more than double by the year 2050, and continue to increase after that, according to a new study published in the journal Geoscientific Model Development. The study introduces...
As South Africa remains in the grip of its most devastating drought in three decades, water-intensive industries are under more pressure than ever to conserve this precious resource more efficiently. With capital budgets also under strain, the...
The Eastern Cape has kept the lights on in four defaulting municipalities by paying Eskom with money meant for building water infrastructure in an area now devastated by drought. Days later, the municipality, which was due to have got the money to...
The Knysna Municipality is urging residents and businesses to reduce consumption to avoid water shedding. “While our area has received quite a bit of rain, it has been very inconsistent, with long, dry periods in between. The Greater Knysna area is...
The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry initiated the Blue Drop Certification Programme on 11 September 2008 with the objective of making sure that the quality of drinking water can be managed effectively. The Blue Drop programme has put in...
Water shedding has recently gained much attention in the media highlighting the importance of delivering potable water to municipalities effectively, safely and efficiently. The following panel discussion explores the implications of water delivery...
“Current drought conditions in Southern Africa mean that effective water efficiency technology is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it’s a ‘need to have,” says Malcolm Corns, brand product manager: Davey Water Products, Safequip. To what...
