A big concern for Johannesburg residents is the very high water table. Getting rid of this problem within your home can be expensive, and most insurance companies do not cover damage incurred by rising water tables. This is also a problem with Acid Mine Drainage. As the water table rises, the chance of this toxic [...]
Huge rises in water prices starting in July for Durban residents. Water in that part of the world is now the most expensive in the country. This is also very bad news for all those who have to pay the sewerage levy. If you install a grey water or rainwater system, you can save yourself [...]
Another damning report on South Africa’s water crisis. Dr. Du Plessis has questioned whether we are taking our water problems seriously enough. Water prices will rise and we may face problems more severe than the Eskom debacle a few years ago. Cape Town – Water security is the biggest threat facing society and the South [...]
As the brilliant article in Mail & Guardian below states, water is completely under-priced and steep price rises are imminent. Government has done little to plan for water conservation, and the only way that they can encourage people to use less, is by increasing the price. Plan now for future price rises. If you install [...]
A massively important project in the article below by Dube Tradeport at Durban’s International airport. With rooftop gardens, rainwater harvesting and sensor regulated heating and cooling systems, this building will be at the cutting edge of green technology. If you would like to see how you can reduce water consumption in your home or business, [...]
The announcement below can only be a good thing. We are hugely water stressed in South Africa and there have been very few policy changes to ensure we look after this precious resource so that the inevitable economic and social impact on this country by this very serious problem is reduced. Water infrastructure would be [...]
