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
Water is a Threatened Natural Resource Although our planet is covered in water (70% of the earth’s surface is covered in water). The biggest portion (98%) of the water is in our oceans which makes it unfit for drinking or irrigation because of the salt content. That means only 2%
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Green Overall was recently tasked by JoJo Tanks to install Water Stations at various schools in the Eastern Cape Rural areas as part of their Corporate Social Investment program. The Schools included were Ngangolwadnle Senior Secondary School, Mqanduli Ngubezulu Primary School, KuQunduvane Libode at Mhlanganisweni A/A There is no running
Rainwater Harvesting SystemsRainwater Harvesting Systems are growing in popularity and have proven to be a money saver. Despite the successes of such systems, some are still asking if it is worth the cost if municipal water from the tap is not expensive at all. The simple answer is yes and
Living in an era where water shortages have become the norm makes one more conscious of Saving and Conserving this precious Resource. Rainwater Harvesting Systems have grown in popularity and have proven that this method is one of the best ways to collect and store water – ultimately saving water that comes
Securing Water for Future Generations is something every person needs to be thinking about. Capetonians, in particular, were handed a brief moment of relieve with an unexpected above average rainfall that managed to somewhat fill dams that supply water to households. With this relieve comes responsibility and the question remains not
Rainwater Harvestings Systems have for a long time been one of the most efficient solutions for collecting and storing water around your home. When opting for such a system the next decision is where to place it. Here are 4 factors to consider when choosing the location of your water
Adapting to the Water Shortage in South Africa – Start Harvesting Water at Home With winter approaching, South Africans, especially those in drought-stricken areas, are hoping for an above average rainfall. While some areas have an abundance of water, some provinces are struggling to adapt to heavier restrictions and water shortages.
