Sustainable Water Resource Management
FEWER WATER SUPPLY OPTIONS FOR CAPE TOWN
MEDIA RELEASEImmediate release June 14, 2011FEWER WATER SUPPLY OPTIONS FOR CAPE TOWNThe Department of Water Affairs in support of the City of Cape Town is calling on residents of Cape Town to use water more sparingly following the release of the latest Western Cape Water… Read more...
Breweries’ wastewater biogas is a viable green energy source that turns cost centre into profit centre
Breweries can usefully utilize the biogas from their wastewater treatment plant as an energy source in their operations, saving money as well as minimising waste, according to environmental solutions company Talbot & Talbot. The company says that the biogas produced from the treatment of wastewater can contribute 10-15 % of… Read more...
Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi leads international day for biological diversity celebrations in Mpumalanga Nelspruit
Rejoice Mabudafhasi, the Deputy Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, today, 23 May 2011, led the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) celebrations in the Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga.The Oshoek Wattle Clearing Project, a Working for Water Project was showcased as part of the celebrations.22 May was adopted by… Read more...
KROHNE Provides Water Monitoring Solution for One of Australia’s Largest Exporters of Seaborne Metallurgical Coal
WATERFLUX 3070 C installed in water pipeline• KROHNE supplies 26 WATERFLUX electromagnetic water meters to Australian coal producer for raw water monitoring• Remote water monitoring is an essential requirement for coal mining operations• Battery powered, maintenance-free WATERFLUX meters were selected instead of mechanical water metersSydney, May 2, 2011: One of Australia’s largest exporters of seaborne metallurgical… Read more...
Water Affairs Mulling Standardisation of Wastewater Treatment Technologies
Image by DefmoThe Department of Water Affairs (DWA) is considering standardising wastewater treatment technologies following the installation of high-end technologies at municipalities, at high capital and operational costs. But the muncipalities have proved unable to afford, run or maintain these systems efficiently.DWA water services regulations director Leonardo Manus says that these technologies… Read more...
