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Celebrating National Water Week

The Department of Water Affairs has appealed to all South Africans to play a role in conserving and protecting the country’s water resources. This appeal was made in light of National Water Week, from 18 to 24 March, which is celebrated this year...

JW launches water week 2013 initiatives

‘Water is life: Respect it, Conserve it, Enjoy it’ is theme for this year’s National Water Week, celebrated in South Africa between 18 and 24 March. Johannesburg Water officially launched National Water Week in the city at the Sci-Bono Discovery...

Water Shortages

Johannesburg Water (JW), the City’s water and sanitation service provider would like to inform residents living in Helderkruin, Constantia, Horison and surrounding areas about water shortages. Please note we are having water supply challenges in...
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Potable water for the people

The latest census showed that South Africa is winning the challenge of providing water services to its rapidly expanding population: 91% of households now have access to piped water, compared to 85% in 2001. This commitment is evident than in...
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Cheap ‘Nano-tablet’ purifies water

Researchers have developed a water purification tablet comprised of nano particles that can be used by developing world communities with no access to clean water. The tablet, Madi Drop, invented by PureMadi was presented at the organisation’s...