Continuous electro deionisation (CEDI) is a water treatment process that uses a combination of ion-exchange resins, ion-exchange membranes and direct current to continuously deionize water without the need for chemicals. This is used to produce...
The municipality of eThekwini, which includes the holiday playground Durban, is gearing up for a bumper tourist season. But it faces many challenges, including sewage leaking into the sea—forcing the closure of beaches—and losing revenue from its...
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Desmond Tutu Real and lasting change comes from many different people doing their best to improve the lives...
An increase in pollution and the destruction of river catchments are contributing to the declining quality of South Africa’s raw water resources, leading in turn to greater treatment costs. As water quality declines, more time and energy must be...
As Nelson Mandela Bay declares ‘Day Zero’ and the Vaal Dam’s levels continue to decline, South Africa is yet again reminded of its status as a water scarce country. Nelson Mandela Bay has become South Africa’s first large city to reach Day Zero,...
A celebration was held at the Wings of Life Community Centre in Diepsloot on 19 March in honour of World Water Day and South African Water Week. Xylem Water Solutions has partnered with Afrika Tikkun and Africa Tikkun Services – their sustainable...
With the appointment of its new Managing Director, Vincent Chirouze, Xylem South Africa is set to expand its business further into the African continent, while remaining committed to the needs of its customers. Vincent Chirouze recently joined...
Xylem, the global leader in water technology, held an official ceremony on Thursday, 04 October at its head office in Boksburg to present 378 pumps to the Mvula Trust. These pumps will be used to support domestic water consumption in Setumong...
