The water scarcity problem is a phenomenon that is linked to both natural resources and human origin. Without enough water to meet our demands we enter a water crisis situation. The crisis is more severe in certain areas, whilst hardly felt in other more water-rich regions. There is not yet
It’s in the news on a daily basis, region to region, town to town, where there is some sort of water crisis. From burst pipelines allowing the water supply to become contaminated, to residents stranded high and dry for hours on end without water. The solutions are falling behind the
While parts of the country have been blessed with some rain, there remain regions that are beyond parched. Take Makanda for example, the town has been in the news repeatedly this year for their severe water crisis. The Gift of the Givers swooped in to help the thirsty residents early
What is a Grid-Tied Solar Power System and why do you need one? A Grid Tied Solar System is designed to augment your municipal power use, saving you money on your power bill. The grid-tied system is hooked up to the mains power supply of the home and consists of solar
Looking for the right water tank for your home? Buy your rainwater harvesting tank or water storage tank before the 16th December and save. Contact Green Overall to find out more about our JoJo and Eco Tank Specials
Is rainwater safe to drink? For the most part, rainwater is perfectly safe to drink. The process of evaporation leaves impurities behind and falling rainwater, collected directly from the sky, is considered purer than the municipal water. However, once the rainwater touches buildings or the ground it can pick up
The Big Deal Lifestyle Expo runs from Friday 2nd till Sunday 4th August Big Deal Expo will be hosted in the former Mr Price store in the Moffett on Main Lifestyle Centre. This venue is perfectly situated for visitor convenience and you will find the layout ideal for browsing. Visit
Now is the Time to Invest in a Rainwater Harvesting System and Water TankTOWN DAMS RUN DRYDue to the continuous Drought conditions, it is with regret that the Municipality has to inform residents that we have reached the point where we can no longer extract water from either Howieson’s Poort
In the old days, coal miners would carry canaries into the mine as an advance warning of danger (the presence of dangerous gasses). If the bird died then it was time to evacuate to safety. With Makhanda, formally known as Grahamstown, in the grip of a water crisis caused by
In the words of Benjamin Franklin: “When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.” The average South African household tends to use about 250 litres of water a day. That amounts to 7 500 litres a month. Experts say that South Africa will run out of water in 2030 unless there is
