City’s Water Treatment Plants excel at Blue Drop Watch Report
The City’s Faure and Steenbras Water Treatment Plants (WTP) excelled with above-average quality drinking water according to the Blue Drop Watch Report that was...
W Cape Water Supply System reaches 90% capacity
The Western Cape Water Supply System (WCWSS), which comprises the six largest dams in the Western Cape, has hit 90% capacity.
According to the hydrological...
Determining drinking water safety is essential
Access to safe drinking water is a privilege not shared by many in Africa. Often, drinking water is contaminated - by damaged infrastructure and...
Future water security depends on sources other than rain
The 10th Edition of Cape Town’s Water Outlook is now available on the City’s website for download. Published annually, its objective is to make information...
New water policy calls for all hands on deck
The draft policy on Integrated Water Quality Management (IWQM) – published by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) on 10 March 2023 –...
The vital role of reliable water infrastructure in preventing cholera outbreaks
The recent cholera outbreak in Hammanskraal in the Gauteng province, as well as in Limpopo and the Free State resulting in the tragic loss...
City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate recognised as Africa’s first Leading Utility of the World
The Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW) is a global network of the most successful and innovative water and wastewater utilities. Attaining membership in...
Water Use License applications for hydropower generation explained
THE Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) Director-General, Dr Sean Phillips together with a team from DWS Water Use Licence Applications (WULA) met with...
Turning FOG wastewater into biodiesel feedstock and clean water for reuse
By Robin Hayes, Editor at Cape Business News
A year has elapsed since the editor interviewed South African entrepreneur Christopher Clemes, who jointly invented and...
City replacing water meters to keep readings on track
The City’s Water and Sanitation Directorate’s R108 million Water Meter Replacement Programme is on track to help ensure that residents continue to have devices...
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Water engineering news on Cape Business News (CBN) covers advancements in water conservation, treatment, and distribution essential for sustainable water use. This sector’s news includes updates on water infrastructure, resource management, and regulatory compliance, supporting South Africa’s water security. CBN helps industries adopt efficient water management practices that address resource challenges and regulatory demands.
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