Throttle 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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Making cents of a borehole installation
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The depth at which you’re pumping water from a borehole matters a great deal if you’re keen to hang on to your Rands and cents, explains John Tonkin.
Read MoreWRC publication captures Johannesburg’s fascinating water history
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A new publication on the role of water in the history of Johannesburg has been published by the Water Research Commission (WRC).
Read MoreA note from the Editor
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BWJO Editor, John Tonkin shares some thoughts on the state of the groundwater industry and introduces some of the content you can look forward to in this issue of the Journal.
Read MoreThanks for the memories - a message from L'aura
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L'aura James, editor of the printed Borehole Water Journal (Volume 19-99) thanks all those involved in the launch of the Borehole Water Journal Online and reflects on where the Journal has come from.
Read MoreBehind the scenes of the BWA's epic website redesign (and a few tips and tricks for your company website)
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If you're looking for some great tips and tricks for designing your company website, then you must read this article. In it, we go through some of the thinking, challenges, and lessons learned while redesigning the BWA website.
Read MoreLightning: the not-so-silent borehole pump killer
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Electrical surges from lightning can cause untold damage to borehole installations. In this article, we assess the damage and outline some steps that you can take to protect your borehole installation from lightning damage.
Read MoreRoadmap for mines to comply with water use licences
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Many mines are currently grappling with the complexities of implementing and renewing their water use licences (WULs). This article outlines the purpose of WUL's and explains why WUL requirements should be incorporated into the day-to-day operations of a mine.
Read MoreUpthrusting in Boreholes
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John Tonkin offers some solutions to a common cause of failure in borehole pumps, Upthrusting.
Read MoreThe Journal's Journey - from printed shine to slick online
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This volume is something of a milestone for the Borehole Water Journal – for two reasons. Firstly, we’re proud to be publishing Volume 100 of the Journal. And secondly, this is the first online version of what will now be known as the Borehole Water Journal Online. Find out more about where the Journal has come from, and the next stage in the Journal's journey - online.
Read MoreJohannesburg Water and the Borehole Water Association sign MOU
/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.
Read MoreUrban water supply: Are we walking on the solution?
/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.
Read MoreBWA and Johannesburg Water launch Borehole Campaign
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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.
Read MoreTurning acid mine water into award-winning municipal water
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How do you turn acid mine water into potable municipal water? Read this article to see how the team at the eMalahleni Water Reclamation project are doing just that.
Read MoreGetting to grips with the issue of water use licences
/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.
Read MoreRural water supply is paying a high price for "cost-effective boreholes"
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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.
Read MoreSouth Africa’s first mine-water atlas is currently underway
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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.
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