horizontal water tanks

September 24, 2013

Tips for using poly horizontal water tanks for fire fighting

Polyethylene horizontal water tanks (or transporter tanks) are often used as part of fire fighting units in South Africa.  Here are some tips and information about […]
May 8, 2013

A look at JoJo Tanks’ Slimline water tanks

JoJo Tanks South Africa manufacture a huge range of water tanks, chemical tanks, tank stands and other products and have developed the 750 litre Slimline water […]
May 7, 2013

More water conservation tips for the home

In addition to the water saving tips listed below, homeowners should also consider installing rain water tanks and grey water recycling systems.  A few water tanks […]
May 7, 2013

South Africa: Johannesburg loses nearly 40% of its water annually

Water losses in Gauteng municipalities and many other towns and cities around South Africa should be spurring homeowners and businesses to invest in water conservation measures […]
May 7, 2013

10 Uses for portable JoJo horizontal tanks

JoJo Tanks (South Africa) manufacture a wide range of water tanks, chemical tanks, water tank stands and other products, including their range of portable, horizontal tanks.  […]
April 15, 2013

Ghana: Water & electricity shortages belie growth

In Africa, progress does not guarantee access to the most basic necessities. This is amply demonstrated by Ghana, whose economic growth is the envy of its […]
April 9, 2013

Cleaning and disinfecting water tankers & water storage tanks

Introduction It is often necessary to quickly provide a basic water supply during and shortly after an emergency. This may be because the normal supply has […]
March 12, 2013

Tips for Designing a Green Home

Designing your own green home can be a huge undertaking. You want a home with a nice functional floor plan and appealing design that is built […]
February 17, 2013

How planting trees can prevent violence in Africa’s drylands

With EU-backed forces advancing across Mali, the need for European and other donors to accelerate the development process in Africa’s poorest regions appears ever more pressing. […]
February 12, 2013

Using a rain water tank – tips

Capturing rainwater from your roof is a great way to supply water for a range of purposes including washing clothes, flushing toilets and watering your garden. […]
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 […]
October 17, 2012

Eskom’s coal power negatively impacting South Africa’s water

Cape Town – An environmental report has found that the use of water in electricity production is having a negative impact on the water resources for […]
September 30, 2012

Access to clean water in South Africa a subject of protests

Access to clean drinking water in South Africa has been the subject of service delivery protests and even court action. For some communities, having permanent access […]
July 3, 2012

Bushbuckridge residents without water (South Africa)

Disgruntled residents in Bushbuckridge and surrounding areas have been without water since Sunday last week after the Bushbuckridge Water Board employees went on strike.
June 6, 2012

Hotel Group Phases Out Bottled Water

Most people feel very virtuous when they grab a bottle of water off the supermarket shelf rather than that carbonated sugar bomb or preservative-laden fruit juice, […]
June 4, 2012

Rainwater Collection Saves Water Treatment Costs

The first time I heard the term “rainwater harvesting,” I thought, “What on earth is that?”
May 31, 2012

How to Install a Rain Garden (Video)

Rain Garden Installation Guide Raingardens are a great way to utilise rainwater from your rooftop and reduce stormwater runoff.  Rainwater can also be directly harvested into […]