Borehole Water Journal Online Volume 100

As part of the Borehole Campaign launch on 3 February 2016, BWA Executive Committee Member, John Tonkin did a presentation to the media. John pointed out some of the benefits of using groundwater and outlined the BWA's role in the Borehole Campaign. Here are some of the key points from the presentation.

Water use licences became a legal requirement for many businesses five years ago, but SA's farming sector is still getting to grips with this issue. This article covers the implications and practicalities of the legislation.

One of the key objectives when drilling boreholes for rural water supply in Africa has been to optimise what has been termed “cost effective boreholes”. With all good intentions, this approach has been counterproductive, as the drive to reduce costs and increase the number of boreholes has been at the expense of quality.

The ongoing Water Research Commission-funded study, the South African Mine Water Atlas, will provide water managers and policy makers with a comprehensive reference on the extent of mine-influenced water in the country, both on the surface and underground. It will assist in good management, regulation and setting policy. Once completed, it will be the most comprehensive document of its kind in South Africa. 

Johannesburg Water and the Borehole Water Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering a plan to promote the drilling of boreholes as an alternative source of water.

Johannesburg Water is embarking on a city-wide campaign to promote the value of backyard boreholes on properties in the City. The Borehole Campaign media launch took place on 3 February 2016 at Bryanston Country Club.