A semi solid slurry produced from water treatment, wastewater treatment and onsite sanitation systems, sludge can be both a valuable by-product and a dangerous source of pollution. “Sludge from onsite sanitation is collected from pit latrines,...
According to Gerrrie Brink, founder of AQUAffection, saving water by increasing efficiencies and doing preventative maintenance is not glamorous work and it seldom makes headlines. It does not require huge capital expenditure. But by simply...
The biggest takeaway from COP26 is South Africa’s commitment to ensure a just transition from coal fired power stations with approximately $8.5 bn pledged into resolving the energy crisis. However, power cuts have almost become a norm in South...
COD is a critical waste treatment measurement in everything from municipal systems to food manufacturing waste streams. It determines wastewater treatment effectiveness and diagnoses problems in treatment. By Ralf Christoph, general manager, Hanna...
Endress+Hauser’s smart instrumentation combined with digital solutions create efficient, compliant water and wastewater (W/WW) treatment plants. The water industry has undergone enormous changes in the past 20 years. It used to be the...
Hydropower, or hydroelectric power is a form of renewable energy that uses the power of moving water to generate electricity. The LARGEST source of renewable energy in the world Approximately 71% of all of the renewable electricity...
The mining sector is estimated to consume around 5% of South Africa’s water resources and many are in drought-stricken regions where water is in short supply. This calls for the creation of cost effective, water-efficient solution, built around...
There is a dire need to invest in the water sector, but it is an extremely difficult space to finance. While the availability of funding is not an issue, the bankability of water projects and project pipelines needs to be addressed to access that...
Last year, the Department of Trade Industry and Competition (dtic) established the South African Metering Industry Association (SAMIA). WASA interviewed chairperson Edwin Sibiya about the local metering industry. “SAMIA’s primary purpose is to...
