January 18, 2013

South Africa: Water crisis outcry

Ermelo and surrounds have appealed to the cooperative governance and traditional affairs MEC Madala Masuku to assist them with water tankers. The municipality in Mpumalanga Province […]
January 13, 2013

Massive food waste hitting energy, land and water supplies

Energy, water and land are being squandered as the world throws out as much as half the food it produces. A report, Global Food: Waste Not Want […]
January 12, 2013

USA: Google Donates Big Water Tanks

The Google Oklahoma Data Center announced Wednesday that it has donated 30 spare water storage tanks to five public service agencies, including Mayes County emergency management […]
December 31, 2012

Global Water Shortage an Opportunity for Investors

The world’s population is growing exponentially, and overpopulation is already becoming a problem. According to the United Nations, the global population will surpass 10 billion by […]
December 27, 2012

Innovative schemes to work with water rather than against it (UK)

FLOODING has inundated 7,320 properties around the country this year, including nearly 1,900 in recent weeks. Models predict that the climate will get wetter, with more […]
December 22, 2012

South Africa: Uranium in Potchefstroom water?

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 […]
December 20, 2012

Water Facts & Tips From JoJo Tanks South Africa

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 […]
December 18, 2012

Rainwater Harvesting Solutions in Mexico City

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 […]
December 16, 2012

Rainwater harvesting offers hope to Zimbabwe town

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 […]
December 11, 2012

Tips on water tank bases & tank stands

A flat and well constructed base is critical for all water tanks. The whole under side of the tank must be fully supported. Every 1000 litres […]
December 8, 2012

Zimbabwe water crisis: Ruling Zanu-PF to blame

Clean and plentiful water provides the foundation for the prosperity of any community for it to survive. Water supply issues should not be a problem for […]
December 6, 2012

Water conservation incentives for U.S. Embassies

Facing mandates from the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 and a 2009 executive order from President Obama, federal government agencies are working to reduce […]
December 3, 2012

How can water tanks boost your property value?

Water tanks or rainwater tanks add value to properties Water scarcity is a growing problem around the world. Many governments have imposed water restrictions in order to […]
December 3, 2012

Convert your unused swimming pool to a natural pool, save money

Even as a kid taking a dip in a friend’s swimming pool, Derek Spielman would think about how it would be much better if it was […]
December 3, 2012

New Zealand: Rain ‘an under-utilized resource’

Collecting rainwater is not high on most Cantabrians’ to-do lists, but an expert thinks it should be, since the earthquakes caused many to lose their water […]
December 2, 2012

DIY Rainwater Harvesting System & First Flush (Slide Show)

Effective Economical Rainwater Harvesting System and rain water tank to provide all water used in the home. Includes making a 32 mm water diverter and primary […]
December 1, 2012

USA: Another drought in Texas looming?

Water managers are eyeing their gauges, farmers are watching wheat fields wither, ranchers are recalculating their herd numbers and city dwellers are dragging out their sprinklers […]
November 30, 2012

VIDEO: Some concise info about rainwater harvesting & rainwater tanks

Michael Smit from savewater!® talks about rainwater harvesting and rain water tanks from the Equilibrium display at the 2012 Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. South […]