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
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
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
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
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
Rainwater Harvesting Systems – Become a Water-wise homeowner Rainwater Harvesting Systems are fast becoming the number one choice for homeowners who are looking for ways to make their homes more eco-friendly. It is an affordable method that is effortless and easy to maintain and allows you to reap the rewards. Here
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
During the water shortage crisis earlier this year water shedding was mentioned, but fortunately, most regions were lucky enough to escape being cut off from their precious water. The water outages were well communicated and there was ample time given to ensure that the household water supplies were topped up.
To help residents find quality drinking water in their area the Department of Water and Sanitation has introduced The Blue Drop system to their website.What is The Blue Drop System?The home page at www.dwa.gov.za is named My water – it is aimed at finding safe drinking water, as delivered by each