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USA: 40 Million people in Colorado Basin face water shortage

By on December 25, 2012 in global water crisis, Jo Jo Tanks, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, JOJO WATER TANKS, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, plastic water tanks, rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER SYSTEMS, RAINWATER TANKS, TANK STANDS, TENK, water conservation, water crisis, WATER SAVING, water shortages, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks, water tariff increase

Washington: Warmer weather and a growing population may in a few decades cause a water shortage for 40 million people who depend on the Colorado river in the US, researchers say. Climate modellers at the Columbia university’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory predict a 10 percent drop in the Colorado river’s flow over the next few decades.

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South Africa: Uranium in Potchefstroom water?

By on December 22, 2012 in acid mine drainage, Jo Jo Tanks, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, JOJO WATER TANKS, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER TANKS, TANK STANDS, TENK, water conservation, water storage, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks

Dentists in the Potchefstroom area will begin collecting teeth from donors to better understand uranium content in the local water supply, according to a media report on Saturday.

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VIDEO: DIY Rainwater-Flushing Toilet System

By on December 21, 2012 in Harvesting Rainwater, Jo Jo Tanks, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, JOJO WATER TANKS, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, plastic water tanks, rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER TANKS, TANK STANDS, TENK, toilets, water conservation, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks

This DIY rainwater flushing toilet from the UK is about as low-tech and effective as it gets. Another great use for rainwater which is certainly not limited to flushing toilets.  Rainwater is naturally ‘soft’ and free of chemicals, ideal for garden irrigation and bathing. When appropriately filtered, rain water is also a very healthy alternative […]

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Water Facts & Tips From JoJo Tanks South Africa

By on December 20, 2012 in Jo Jo Tanks, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, JOJO WATER TANKS, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, plastic water tanks, rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER TANKS, TANK STANDS, TENK, water conservation, WATER SAVING, water saving devices, water saving tips, water shortages, water storage, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, water tank installation, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks

Water Facts Some 1.1 billion people, or 18 % of the word’s population, lack access to safe drinking water, and over 2.4 billion people lack access to adequate sanitation.

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VIDEO: Rain water tank & harvesting installation guide

By on December 19, 2012 in Harvesting Rainwater, Jo Jo Tanks, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, rainwater harvesting, RAINWATER HARVESTING, RAINWATER TANKS, TANK STANDS, TENK, water saving tips, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, water tank installation, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks

Rainwater tanks are relatively inexpensive (especially plastic or polyethyne water tanks) and should be installed at every household and business, where practical. Choose your rain water tank carefully; click on the links below to see the various JoJo rainwater tanks, jojo water tanks, Jojo tank stands and other JoJo Tanks products available in South Africa.

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Rainwater Harvesting Solutions in Mexico City

By on December 18, 2012 in ground water, Harvesting Rainwater, Jo Jo Tanks, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, JOJO WATER TANKS, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, plastic water tanks, rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER TANKS, TANK STANDS, TENK, water conservation, WATER SAVING, water shortages, water storage, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks

Mexico City, the biggest metropolis in the Western hemisphere, faces significant water shortages, leaving many domestic, agricultural, and industrial users exposed to severe water-related risks. Aqueduct’s overall water risk map for Mexico (above), with Mexico City pinpointed. Red areas indicate regions facing the most severe levels of water risk.

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Kenya Facing Ground Water Depletion

By on December 17, 2012 in ground water, Harvesting Rainwater, Jo Jo Tanks, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, JOJO WATER TANKS, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, plastic water tanks, rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER TANKS, TANK STANDS, TENK, water conservation, WATER SAVING, water shortages, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, water tank installation, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks

As demand for water rises and rainfall becomes less dependable, fewer Kenyans can rely only on rivers, springs or – for the lucky minority – a piped water supply. Many instead are turning to borehole water. But increasing urbanisation, combined with the effects of climate change and the growing popularity of tapping into underground aquifers, […]

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Rainwater harvesting offers hope to Zimbabwe town

By on December 16, 2012 in Harvesting Rainwater, harvesting water, Jo Jo Tanks, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, JOJO WATER TANKS, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, plastic water tanks, rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER SYSTEMS, RAINWATER TANKS, TANK STANDS, TENK, water conservation, water shortages, water storage, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, water tank installation, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks

The current rains in Zimbabwe have come as a temporary relief to thousands of Chitungwiza households facing perennial water shortages due to erratic supplies. Residents in the town have now resorted to harvesting water from rooftops under a project funded by USAid.

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South Africa: Water wise gardening for summer

By on December 15, 2012 in eco friendly landscaping, Harvesting Rainwater, Jo Jo Tanks, JOJO, jojo tank prices, JoJo Tanks, jojo tanks products, JOJO TENKE, jojo water tank, JOJO WATER TANKS, LOCAL TANK DEALERS, plastic water tanks, RAINWATER COLLECTION, rainwater harvesting, rainwater harvesting equipment, RAINWATER TANKS, saving water, TANK STANDS, TENK, water conservation, WATER SAVING, water saving tips, WATER TANK, water tank dealers, water tank installation, WATER TANK PRICES, water tanks

Johannesburg – It’s been one of the coolest springs on record, but the heat of summer is just around the corner. What should you be doing in the garden this summer?

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