June 28, 2014
Today it is more important than ever to use water resources wisely and to irrigate intelligently. Drip irrigation has enabled farmers, nurserymen, and landscapers to conserve […]
June 26, 2014
Bushfires are very common in African Savannas, especially during the dry season between May and October. Private water sources in bushfire-affected areas could become contaminated from bushfire […]
June 25, 2014
Wetlands do vital work. They recharge groundwater, keep rivers and lakes clean by filtering out pollutants, and provide habitat for birds and wildlife. Wetlands also mitigate […]
June 24, 2014
Across the edges of the Indian Ocean, the amount of rainfall differs greatly. If it rains particularly hard in the Sumatran rain forest, the already arid […]
June 23, 2014
Much of the world faces a water crisis; perhaps in the future, technology will allow this source of water to be tapped. Water conservation, especially in […]
June 21, 2014
‘First flush’ diverter systems can be made at home or bought. Here is an example of a commercial first flush system that prevents debris and dirty […]
June 18, 2014
This post outlines some tips about how to make a rain barrel or small rain water tank suitable for garden irrigation. Regardless of where you live […]
June 17, 2014
Another generous donation by JoJo Tanks for South Africa’s children. Installing rain water tanks in rural areas is especially important where no municipal water supplies exist […]
June 16, 2014
This is a relatively sophisticated grey water system that directs grey water to a water tank after which it is filtered and directed to toilet cisterns. […]
June 15, 2014
Whereas this article does not recommend drinking rainwater from rain water tanks, we feel that if properly filtered/purified, rainwater is a perfectly good source of water […]
June 12, 2014
Rain water tank and rain barrel installation can seem daunting but they need not be complicated and many kits are available so that the homeowner just […]
June 5, 2014
Greywater recycling when used in conjunction with rain water tanks, can make a household virtually water self-sufficient. Greywater reuse for garden irrigation can take the form […]
June 4, 2014
In South Africa, brightly coloured plastic water tanks are a fairly common sight at homes and businesses. Don’t have a water tank and need some reasons? […]
June 3, 2014
Water tank level gauges, whether commercial or home-made are useful additions to your water tank or rainwater tank. The video below shows how a simple water […]
June 1, 2014
While there are situations where certain materials are favoured over plastic or polyethylene tanks, there are not many. We recommend high quality rotational moulded poly tanks […]
May 30, 2014
Water conservation covers both habits and systems. Households fitted with rain water tanks and greywater irrigation systems can save quite substantially on monthly water bills. 0 […]
May 28, 2014
It is important to use phosphate-free laundry detergents and if the greywater is to be temporarily stored in a water tank, never store for longer than […]
May 27, 2014
Properly filtered or treated, rainwater from your rain water tanks can and should be used for drinking water. Awareness of the potential hazards of drinking contaminated […]