July 30, 2012

South African company awarded Mauritanian water treatment contract

Water treatment firm Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies South Africa has been contracted by a global engineering, procurement and construction management company to design, fabricate and […]
July 24, 2012

Rainwater Tanks Recommended For Emergencies

A rainwater tank installed at home could save you a lot of grief in the event of a full-scale emergency. In the Wellington region, the bulk […]
July 23, 2012

VIDEO: Simple Rain Water Harvesting Tank System

The above short video demonstrates how easy it is to set up a simple, effective rainwater harvesting system with a series of plastic water tanks.  The […]
July 17, 2012

A Mayan Water Storage System With Lessons for Today

A little over 2,000 years ago, many of the Maya were on the move. They abandoned the eroded and deforested low-lying land on the Yucatan peninsula […]
July 17, 2012

Good Dental Habits Save Water & Save Money

Spitting can be considered one of the worst habits a person can have, but the British Dental Health Foundation working with SaveWaterSaveMoney and 10 of the […]
July 16, 2012

VIDEO: How to make rain barrel / rain water tank system

A guide to making your own simple rainwater harvesting system using a plastic rain barrel or rain water tank The above video demonstrates how easy it […]
July 14, 2012

Rain Gardens Reduce Storm Water Runoff, Ease Strain on Sewer Systems

RAIN GARDENS: They will ease strain on the municipal sewer system and keep pollutants out of lakes, streams Rain gardens can be an attractive and effective […]
July 12, 2012

South Africa: Water lawsuit is ‘war against the state’

Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa says mention should have been made of the mines implicated in the pollution of Carolina’s water supply. THERE was […]
July 11, 2012

Simple everyday water conservation tips

Simple changes in your water-use habits can reduce your water consumption:
July 6, 2012

6 Good Reasons to Install a Rain Water Tank

Rain barrels or rainwater tanks are incredibly easy to set up and use, and there are plenty of good reasons to use one. Here are just […]
July 5, 2012

Tshwane / Pretoria residents will pay more for electricity & water

Municipal tariff increases for Tshwane / Pretoria residents came into effect at the beginning of July, the City of Tshwane said on Wednesday. As a result, […]
July 4, 2012

Why You Should Bet on a Rain Water Tank this Summer

Rainwater collection is one of the oldest means of collecting water for domestic purposes. Archeological evidence attests to the capture of rainwater as far back as […]
July 2, 2012

VIDEO: How To Make A Cheap Rain Barrel / Rain Water Tank

Step by step instruction on how to make the cheapest and easiest rain barrel. You’ll be able to find a food-grade barrel in your area and […]
July 2, 2012

Water: The World’s Next Global Security Threat?

In 1990, the Voyager 1 space probe snapped a photograph of the earth. Made famous as a symbol of our common humanity and of a fragile […]
June 30, 2012

South Africa: Future water availability a big threat to people & business

Future water availability is one of the biggest threats facing people and business in South Africa. Yet it is a threat that many companies do not […]
June 29, 2012

VIDEO: 15000 litre water tank & rainwater harvesting system

The 15000 litre water tank has been retro-fitted to the toilet and in the summer it is used to top up the swimming pool. Crushed granite […]
June 27, 2012

Save Water Without Compromising Your Garden’s Beauty

Hot and dry weather provides reason enough to think about simple ways to save water while still enjoying beautiful yards and gardens. You may even find […]
June 19, 2012

Types of Rainwater Harvesting Systems

There are many possible configurations and degrees of complexity to a rainwater catchment system with rainwater tanks or ‘rain barrels’.