Helping municipalities plan for climate change
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Responding to climate change is a priority for local governments, as they work to protect the quality of life of the country’s most vulnerable residents
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Is all groundwater safe enough to drink?
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Groundwater from non-polluted areas is generally safe for domestic purposes - to drink, prepare food, wash clothes, bath and water the garden. But how can we be sure that the chemical, microbiological and physical properties of water are acceptable for domestic users?
Read MoreNew regulations to curb delays in water use licencing
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Recent regulations from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will hopefully overcome the long delays in securing water use licences, and allow more streamlined implementation of projects. Read more about the implications of these new regulations.
Read MoreSelecting the right borehole pump
/So the borehole is drilled and now it’s time to install a borehole pump. In this article, we go through the factors that a reputable pump installer would consider when selecting a pump for a borehole installation. The aim is that you, the end-user, understand why a particular pump has been selected for your borehole.
Read MoreHow groundwater can help - not solve - Cape Town water shortage
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As the end of summer finds Cape Town’s water supply in a precarious state, there are options for making relatively quick and expanded use of local groundwater resources – while acknowledging that groundwater is not the panacea for the city’s water woes.
Read MoreBringing water and sanitation to rural schools in KZN
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Delivering water and sanitation to rural areas is a multifaceted undertaking that involves technical skill, application of scientific knowledge, and above all an understanding of the communities who are the beneficiaries of these services. Read more about how JG Afrika is helping to bring water and sanitation to rural KZN schools through the sustainable use of groundwater.
Read MoreGroundwater Dictionary - a helpful resource
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The Institute for Groundwater Studies, University of the Free State developed a Groundwater Dictionary to present the most current knowledge on the subject of groundwater science.
Read MoreIs my borehole running dry?
/Borehole owners often worry that their borehole might be running dry. This article gives end-users of borehole water a better idea of how the water in their boreholes is recharged.
Read MoreAcquisition of Geowater IQ grows JG Afrika’s groundwater capabilities
/JG Afrika, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy, has grown its groundwater division by acquiring Geowater IQ, a specialist in the field of geohydrology, water-resource management, research and other related disciplines.
Read MoreJooste Cylinder & Pump Company celebrates 50 years
/Congratulations to Jooste Cylinder & Pump Company on 50 years of servicing the groundwater industry.
Read MoreBorehole Pump Installation Practice Part 3 - Root Cause Analysis and Remedial Strategies
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In Part 3 of this series of articles aimed at ensuring a long and cost-effective borehole pump installation, we look at the need for Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and remedial strategies to prevent any further premature failures.
Read MoreBorehole Pump Installation Practice Part 2: Preventing submersible motor overheating
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In Part 2 of this series of articles aimed at ensuring a long and cost-effective borehole pump installation, we look at submersible electric motors.
Read MoreWhen drought hits your borehole: dealing with diminishing yield and low-yield boreholes
/Faced with a low-yield borehole? There is hope! This article explains how you can get the most out of your borehole, even when it's not delivering much water.
Read MoreBorehole Pump Installation Practice Part 1: Non-Return Valves
/In Part 1 of this series of articles aimed at ensuring a long and cost-effective borehole pump installation, we look at Non-Return Valves (NRVs).
Read MoreCongratulations Hose Manufacturers SA on 50 years!
/Hose Manufacturers are celebrating their 50th birthday this year!
Read MoreProtecting Water Quality in South African Boreholes
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A completed Water Research Commission (WRC) study investigated in-situ iron removal in aquifers as a way to prevent production borehole clogging
Read MoreEnsuring reliable groundwater supply in rural areas
/A recently completed Water Research Commission (WRC) study has looked to improve the sustainability of rural groundwater supply. The study has confirmed the potential of groundwater as a sustainable water supply for rural community on condition that operating rules are maintained.
Read MoreAre boreholes a good investment?
/Boreholes can save end-users money on their water bill, but how much money are we talking about? And how long will it take to recoup the investment? In this article, Kobus Troskie and Andrew Johnstone analyse two examples of the cost and savings of borehole water and the findings are quite astounding.
Read MoreProtecting groundwater on solar energy projects
/As South Africa starts drawing on solar energy to meet growing electricity demand, it is pioneering the best ways of responsibly managing the groundwater impact of these vital projects. SRK’s Sheila Imrie, principal hydrogeologist and numerical groundwater modeller, and Des Visser, associate partner and principal hydrogeologist discuss a best practice approach.
Read MoreThrottle your pump, throttle your profits
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Throttling pumps by using valves is a common practice in many plants. But it is far from an ideal practice, particularly because of the energy (and monetary) losses it involves.
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