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
People tend to be resistant to change, in fact, the better it looks the more suspicious they seem to be about adopting a new solution. In days gone by when the first taps were installed in homes, the residents probably had a few misgivings about the water that came gushing
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
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
Irrigation water saving tipsSome say saving water and irrigation are two things that do not go hand in hand – the perfect contradiction. However, this is not the case. Using water in your garden should not feel like a waste of a precious resource, as long as it is being
Water a Human Rights Concern – Start Harvesting RainwaterOne of the most talked about topics these days are that of the drought, low dam levels, and water scarcity. For years now, citizens have been made aware that saving water is crucial and that literally, every drop counts. Even though we are living
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
Water Scarcity Impact on Agriculture what does it mean for South Africa?During the last decade, more so the last two years, the topic of water scarcity has repeatedly popped up during environmental talks and conferences – not only in South Africa but all over the world. Climate change and the unpredictability of
Whether your rainwater collection system is as simple as a waterspout that leads to a water tank or as advanced as an underground set-up, one thing is certain – a rainwater harvesting system needs to be maintained. Keeping an eye on it does not only mean that your equipment lasts longer,