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Inyaka Water Supply Scheme now operating

Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa yesterday launched the Integrated Inyaka Water Supply Scheme. The completed Integrated Inyaka Water Supply project consists of the Inyaka Water treatment Works Phases 3 & 4, the Acornhoek Bulk Water Pipeline,...
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Sh15 billion for Dar es Salaam water projects

Fifteen community water projects costing a total of Sh15 billion (R98 million) are underway in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to provide residents with access to clean water. The projects will make a reliable supply of safe and clean water accessible to...
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DWA criticises SAHRC water and sanitation report

The Department of Water Affairs has slammed the South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC) 2014 report on water and sanitation for being outdated, baseless and misleading. The SAHRC recently released its Report on the Right to Access...

Major project completed for Rand Water

Coatings specialist says it draws on local production network and highly experienced team to deliver high specification products for local utility project. PPG Protective and Marine Coatings announced completion of a major project for Africa Pipe...
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Smart water solutions

In 2013, ERWAT established its commercial business division as a distinct department in order to leverage its success and expertise as a service provider to other municipalities and industry. ERWAT is an established water care municipal business...
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Water Week kicks off in Gauteng

South Africa will observe National Water Week from 17 – 23 March, with a theme that celebrates the country’s achievements over the last two decades of democracy. Celebrations for the week will be held under the banner, ‘Water is Life – 20 Years of...

New technology to monitor water pumps

A new prototype device has been designed to monitor water pumps, making it quicker and easier to locate and fix broken pumps. The smartphone-sized device was developed by Portland State University in the United States. The sensors will be installed...