A brief history of tap water
ANCIENT humans often settled near water. Roughly 12 000 years ago, people started to practice agriculture and animal rearing. One of the earliest examples...
How water tanks are a solution to the water crisis in South Africa
Water is a scarce commodity on the African continent as a whole. The severity of the situation has been brought to the forefront by...
3 000 tanks in 27 countries, and counting
WITH over 23 years’ experience in the water security sector, SBS is a leading provider of adaptive food and water security solutions and has...
Global warming is amplifying our water cycle—and it’s happening much faster than we expected
THE global water cycle—that is, the constant movement of freshwater between the clouds, land and the ocean—plays an important role in our daily lives....
SA’s dams are filling up, but it’s an investment in the future
AS many of South Africa's major dams fill to capacity, we can breathe a sigh of relief. But we can't become complacent. South Africa...
Water boards to be reviewed to enhance service delivery
Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, says the country’s water boards are to be reviewed in a bid to enhance effective water and sanitation...
Water processing plant plumbs new depths
PUMPING and processing water for human and industrial use can be something of a challenge when the customer’s facility, located on one of the...
Reducing pumping system TCO – three valuable steps
ENERGY costs remain a prevalent factor in the total cost of ownership (TCO) of industrial pumping systems, often accounting for 40% of overall consumption....
Water management solutions
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Lessening industrial water usage
THE National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA) has announced the release of a series of industrial water efficiency guides and tools, available freely...
Water Engineering News
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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