CSIR’s water use app enables optimal use of water in farming
By Diane Silcock
WITH the recent heavy rainfall experienced in the Western Cape, it’s easy to lose sight of the drought that plagued the province...
Cape Town dam levels top 101%
More rain this past week has seen Cape Town’s dam levels increase to 101%. This is more than the same time last year.
Over the...
City installs waste interceptors at Princess Vlei and other waterways
The City achieved one of its top priorities, to combat water pollution during the 2023/2024 financial year, by installing eight waste interceptors in rivers...
WEC Water supplies filter water treatment plant to mine in the DRC
WEC Water secured and successfully completed a project for the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation supervision and commissioning of the largest packaged filtered water treatment...
Wash-bay water treatment improves wastewater compliance
INDUSTRIAL wash-bays are designed to clean vehicles of hydrocarbons like oil, grease, fuel and chemicals. It’s therefore important that wash-bay wastewater is properly treated...
Transnet seeks proposals for construction of two Solar-Powered Seawater Desalination Plants
To enable climate-resilient infrastructure at its Nelson Mandela Bay Ports, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued three Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the...
City proposes modification of weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei to improve water quality
THE City of Cape Town proposes the redevelopment and upgrade of the weirs at Zeekoevlei and Rondevlei that are located within the False Bay...
Three reasons why energy resilience and water management are inseparable
The more we protect water, the more we can produce cheap and reliable power.
By Chetan Mistry, strategy and marketing manager at Xylem Africa
ENERGY powers...
Relieving the strain: Streamlining water pressure monitoring with VEGA
ENSURING the efficiency and reliability of water treatment systems in urban settings requires vigilant oversight and strategic management across extensive networks.
Pressure Transmitters are unsung...
The Water Institute of Southern Africa’s (WISA) biennial conference provides renewed vigour to ‘turn...
By Diane Silcock
THE Water Institute of Southern Africa’s (WISA) Biennial 2024 Conference took place in Durban in June 2024. Professionals and thought leaders in...
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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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City working to resume Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton
The City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Directorate remains committed to completing the multi-million rand Bayside Canal upgrade in Milnerton. Work on site...