This is a choice that may face the prospective water tank buyer. We will briefly outline the pros and cons of both types of water tanks and where one may be a better option than the other. In general, underground water tanks will be more expensive than aboveground water tanks. This is due to the […]
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Desalinated water via ‘coffee pot’ solar still
Most of us take our coffee pots for granted, thinking nothing of how that technology can be applied to bringing potable water to the masses. Italian designer Gabriele Diamanti has taken the concept of an upside coffee maker and turned it into a solar desalinator called the eliodomestico. Here’s how it works:
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Karoo fracking investigation receiving full Cabinet attention
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, for shale gas in the Karoo basin is receiving full Cabinet attention, although no declaration on whether a moratorium on fracking would be lifted could be made at this stage, Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi said on Wednesday.
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VIDEO: Grey Water Recycling Do’s and Don’ts
In these dry times we need to make efficient use of every drop of water. Melissa King has the do’s and don’ts about using recycled grey water in the home and the garden. The above video describes some very important gray water recycling tips. Whether you install a simple grey water irrigation system or a […]
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Uses of Rain Water Tanks & Installation Guide
The first thing you need to do is decide just what you are going to do with the water you collect in your rain water tank? Here are some possibilities of uses for the water, the list is by no means complete:
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Selecting the right Water Tank or Rainwater Tank
A rainwater tank or water tank is a beneficial addition to any home, whether new or established, and the additional water can give a homeowner freedom from the water restrictions that are in place in many areas. However, there are some things that you need to consider when choosing a water tank in order to […]
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World Environment Day, 05 June 2012
World Environment Day is an annual event that is aimed at being the biggest and most widely celebrated global day for positive environmental action. World Environment Day activities take place all year round but climax on 5 June every year, involving everyone from everywhere.
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South Africa: Fracking ‘will cause water pollution’
Cape Town – A Free State professor says there is a high risk that hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the Karoo could result in one of the biggest water pollution problems in the world, it was reported on Friday. “This is serious stuff. There will be trouble, and Shell and the other companies involved must […]
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