(par 9.7.2.1) Durban ‘running out of water fast’
Durban ‘running out of water fast’ https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/durban-running-out-of-water-fast-1657266 Written by Tony Carnie Durban could face more than a decade of water shortages and restrictions unless the city took a political decision to pursue the controversial “toilet-to-tap” drinking water reclamation proposal, water and sanitation chief Neil Macleod warned. The proposal, which involves using sophisticated treatment plants to […]
(par 9.7.2.1) Climate Change, Excessive Water Extraction Behind Vanishing Ethiopian Lakes
Climate Change, excessive water extraction behind vanishing Ethiopian Lakes https://addisstandard.com/analysis-climate-change-excessive-water-extraction-behind-vanishing-ethiopian-lakes/ WRITTEN BY ADDIS STANDARD, 29 May 2018 Addis Abeba, may 29/2018 – Ethiopia is one of the African countries endowed with abundant fresh water resources and commonly dubbed as the Water Tower of Africa. The country is currently building Africa’s biggest hydroelectric dam, which is expected […]
(par 9.7.2.1) All you need to know about Water Quality Management
What is meant by Water Quality? https://www.dwa.gov.za/dir_wqm/wqmframe.htm Water quality is a term used to describe the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water, usually in respect to its suitability for an intended purpose. These characteristics are controlled of influenced by substances, which are either dissolved or suspended in water. Although scientific measurements are used to […]