Maximum output, minimum waste is a mantra for every manufacturing process. And nearly every manufacturing process uses water and has a waste stream in some form, which could include sludge. Sludge is one of the main waste streams or by products...
The commercial sector has not fully realised the opportunity that exists to reduce their environmental footprint and save money in the long term when it comes to water use. By Ruan Jansen van Rensburg, Mechanical Engineer at SEM Solutions The...
Bluewater, a leader in water purification technology and solutions, called for urgent new strategies to tackle plastic pollution. This is after a UK university study revealed that water treatment processes exacerbate break down of microplastics...
The Knysna Municipality says its water supply is safe for human consumption. This comes after there was an attempt to sabotage the municipality’s water supply. Peter Myers, Chairperson of the Technical Services Committee says recent laboratory...
A South African scientist has patented an improved method to purify water for drinking purposes. It will be used in one of the first solar powered desalination plants in Cape Town to deliver safe, clean water to low income communities. Source: SABC...
Cooperative governance and traditional affairs MEC Madala Masuku has assured the residents of Carolina, Selobela and surrounding areas that the water supply is fit for human consumption. This comes after Masuku visited the Chief Albert Luthuli...
Too much of the world lacks access to clean drinking water. Engineer Michael Pritchard did something about it: inventing the portable Lifesaver filter, which can make the most revolting water drinkable in seconds. With cutting-edge nanotech,...
As part of Science Week, learners at the Lenyora Lathuto Comprehensive School in the Botshabelo area, Free State, will be learning about water purification. “We will be going to the Mangaung Municipality where they have the purification...
