Know the Basics before choosing your Water TankA Water Tank for Rainwater Harvesting is a beneficial addition to any home, whether new or established, and the additional water can give the homeowner freedom from the water restrictions that are in place in many areas of South Africa. However, there are
Water Conservation during the Dry Months: The Greywater Solution The Grey Water Solution. As South Africans, we find ourselves in a resource saving era where we are faced with realities like, amongst other things, water shortages. Saving water and using it with discretion has become part of our daily lives. We
Owning a swimming pool means that you are the envy of all the neighbourhood kids and parents alike, as there is nothing more inviting than a sparkling pool on a hot summers day. But, pools require maintenance and use a lot of water to be kept in crystal clear condition.
Rainwater Harvesting the Ideal Solution to our Water ShortageThe largest environmental challenge that South Africans are facing today is the scarcity of water and the availability thereof. Current water usage already exceeds the demand and more so the renewable supply. Many alternatives have been implemented, mostly in the Western Cape, but none more
Though most of the focus of water problems in South Africa landing on the shoulders of people living in the Western Cape, those living in Bloemfontein are also affected. Water availability, water shortage and water quality are three things that are often discussed and disputed. Water restrictions are nothing new and for years people living here have
Not long ago the phrase eco-friendly would have conjured up images of people living an alternative lifestyle, possibly in communes or teepees, but in recent times this phrase has gone mainstream and has evolved into a necessity. Going green is a way of doing your bit to create and maintain a sustainable
The current water shortage in South Africa touches all of usWhile the worldwide consumption of water is rising at double the rate of the population, the amount of freshwater remains at only 2.5 percent of all the water resources in the world. Over the last few years, this has become
Water usage per capita in South Africa is 235 liters compared to the daily water usage of 173 liters per capita in the world. These figures paint a grim picture and emphasize the need for all South Africans, not just the Western Cape, to drastically change the way we think and use water. Against a global rainfall
Grey Water Reduce with ReuseGrey Water Reduce with Reuse. Did you know that less than 3% of the earth’s water supply consists of fresh water? From this, nearly 68% is found in glaciers and ice caps, leaving just a little over 30% that comes from surface water, lakes and rivers.
Rainwater Harvesting – How to Ensure you get the Best from your RainwaterTake preventative measures to ensure the cleanliness of your rooftop rainwater. This is the best and most efficient way to improve the quality of the water collected in your tank.Here are a three easy to follow steps you