Visit the Groundwater Page on the DWS Website
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The Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation has a groundwater page on the DWS website which provides valuable information on groundwater.
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Groundwater and a devastating fire, burnt plantations, an ailing wetland – a case study of application of good science and sound management
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A devastating fire started on 7th June 2017 and swept through Sedgefield, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, leaving a path of destruction in its wake until it could be contained 4 days later. Damage amounted to billions of Rand and the entire community had to rise up and build their lives again.
Read MorePublication unearths new knowledge for improved groundwater management
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At least 13% of South Africa’s water supply stems from groundwater, yet scientists are still unearthing new insight into this precious yet oft hidden resource.
Read MoreSADC learning valuable lessons on sustainable groundwater management
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The growing rate of groundwater extraction in southern Africa is unsustainable, and the region needs to learn quickly from the valuable research and practical interventions currently underway.
Read MoreHot water borehole solution for Ethiopian roadwork
/Tackling challenging applications is all in a day’s work for Grundfos and a recent installation in an extremely hot and dry area of desert in Ethiopia is allowing a road construction project to pump boiling groundwater to the surface.
Read MoreLegal and responsible use of domestic boreholes
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While domestic boreholes do not usually require licences to abstract groundwater, there are some possible exceptions. There is also the growing need for South Africans to become more responsible water users.
Read MoreGround Water Practitioners … a leading Borehole Contractor since 1980
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Congratulations to Ground Water Practitioners (GWP) on your 40th anniversary.
Read MoreGroundwater
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This bimonthly journal is one you can count on to bring you the practical applications in groundwater hydrology.
Read MoreWhat to do about High TSS Values a.k.a Sandy Boreholes
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Ensuring optimum system performance from a groundwater installation in sandy conditions requires planning and specific skills. This article explains the implications of pumping water with a high TSS value, and what can be done if you are faced with a "sandy borehole".
Read MoreThe Art of Water Wells
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The book is a comprehensive overview of well systems ideal for everyone working in the groundwater field. It is designed to be a valuable resource for well designers, contractors, engineers, water managers, and hydrogeologists.
Read MoreNational Groundwater Archive (NGA) Stored Borehole Distribution
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Interested in the distribution of boreholes stored in the NGA (National Groundwater Archives)?. View the map provided by the Department of Water and Sanitation.
Read MoreSRK – 25 years of engineering innovation in Pietermaritzburg
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Starting small as a “one-man show” in 1993, the world-class Pietermaritzburg office of engineers and scientists SRK Consulting has served its region and beyond with projects as diverse as drought relief, water reticulation, stormwater infrastructure, tailings dams, waste management and cemetery planning and developments.
Read MoreVisit the Groundwater Page on the DWS Website
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The Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation has a groundwater page on the DWS website which provides valuable information on groundwater.
Read MoreAre you or your staff looking to learn more about Geology and Groundwater? Get this free digital textbook.
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This digital book, entitled Physical Geology, will give those new to the field of geology (or those interested in the field) insights into the physical aspects of geology. There is also an entire chapter dedicated to groundwater.
Read MoreRed tape not insurmountable for new Western Cape water projects
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As water conservation efforts aid Cape Town in surviving the worst drought in a century, there are an encouraging number of businesses and individuals who are pursuing initiatives to boost water supply. But what often obstructs them, according to SRK Consulting senior environmental consultant Scott Masson, is the necessary red tape around water provision.
Read MoreFrom economic and water poverty to prosperity
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We need to unlock more water resources and drive efficiency in our existing supplies to stimulate the economy and job growth, but the challenges we face are not only on the supply-side but also on the demand-side.
Read MoreRising above the silos
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If I think back to the many pump installation failures I’ve seen, the idea of "silo mentality" is a common thread running through most of them. Many installations fail due to poor or non-existent communication or lack of a teamwork ethic. In this article, you'll learn some strategies to break down organisational silos so that you, your team, and your organisation, can become more productive.
Read MoreGroundwater posters for children and schools
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A series of posters about groundwater and our health is available on the Department of Water and Sanitation website.
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 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.
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