Rainwater Harvesting
It is now viable to harvest rainwater for your whole household. This includes rainwater harvesting, storing and pumping rainwater for bathing, showering, toilet flushing, pool, laundry and irrigation. Rainwater harvesting together with other Water Rhapsody products can save up to 90% of your water bill.
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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Dam Levels Nelson Mandela Bay Metro Municipality
49% – Current Average dam levels 86% – Average Level December 2008 No water has been saved since water restrictions were implemented in October this year. The metro’s citizens are still using 275 mega liters per day. Mr. Barry Martin, director of Water and Sanitation in the Metro warns that water will become much more expensive in the near future, but if we can save water now it will extent the increase of these tariffs. (Source: Helga van Staden, Die Burger, 11 December 2009) By installing a Garden Rhapsody home owners can save up to 35% on their water consumption
WWF sounds warning over SA’s resource shortages
The power-supply crisis and looming fresh-water shortage are early warning signs that South Africa needs to curb use of natural resources, global wildlife fund WWF said on Wednesday. “South Africa has a narrowing time window in which to act decisively to prevent critical resource shortages that could dash our hopes of sustained economic growth,” said South African WWF chief executive for nature Dr Morné du Plessis. He was speaking at the Delta Park environmental centre in Johannesburg. “Imagine if we had to hold our leaders accountable in 50 years for the decisions that they make, or don’t make, now. “This is what will in effect be the lifecycle over which any new coal-fired power station will be pumping obscene quantities of carbon into the air.” Du Plessis said few politicians were willing to make tough choices that would benefit an unborn electorate. Efforts to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans lived in harmony with nature would only succeed if jointly undertaken by civil society, lawmakers and, above all, by consumers, he added. “We have an excellent, progressive Constitution, but unless we start taking our environmental stewardship obligations seriously we risk … Continue reading
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Tagged Port Elizabeth, Saving water, Water Restrictions, Water sources, WWF
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Port Elizabeth Average Rainfall
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year mm 32.7 34.7 49.6 48.3 61.4 51.2 49.5 56.8 61.1 58.0 54.8 40.7 599.5 inches 1.3 1.4 2.0 1.9 2.4 2.0 1.9 2.2 2.4 2.3 2.2 1.6 23.6 Source: PORT ELIZABETH data derived from GHCN 1. 1485 months between 1867 and 1990 Weather station PORT ELIZABETH is at about 33.97°S 25.60°E. Height about 60m / 196 feet above sea level. http://www.worldclimate.com/cgi-bin/data.pl?ref=S33E025+2100+68842W
Guest houses in Port Elizabeth & Eastern Cape can save water
Guest houses generate a lot of grey water from both the laundry and the bathrooms. How can they then save water? Waste water from the laundry, baths and showers are termed “grey water”. This can be recycled and re-used to water the garden or to flush the toilets. This will not only save a lot on the water bill, but they can then also market themselves as a “Green Guesthouse” They can then further reduce their water usage by installing a multi-flush kit into all the toilets. These systems make use of an interruptible flushing system that allows the user to only use the amount of water needed to flush the toilet clean. Water is precious. Lets all work together in saving it.
Water Restrictions take effect in Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has enforced water restrictions from Monday 12 October 2009, in the light of water shortages as a result of low dam levels in the catchment areas. Currently the Municipality’s supply dams only have enough water for another 11/12 months which place the city in a critical predicament. In addition to the restrictions, tariff increases have also come into effect since November 2009. The only way to save water AND to save the cost on your water account, is to make use of reclaimed water or water obtained from sources other than the municipality’s water supply systems.
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Tagged Rainwater Harvesting, Saving water
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Water Saving Tips
1. Harvest Grey Water 2. Harvest Rain Water 3. No dripping taps 4. Install new fixtures like duel flush toilets or low flow shower heads 5. Cultivate good water habits
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Tagged grey water, Rainwater Harvesting, Saving water, Water tips
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Water Rhapsody 1st in PE | 1st in Grey Water & Rainwater Harvesting
Water Rhapsody are the leaders in Grey Water and Rainwater Harvesting systems in South Africa. With 15 years of experience and over 3000 installations, Water Rhapsody are expanding throughout Southern Africa. The company’s flagship is its grey water (or greywater) recycling system which can save up to 50% of municipal water bills.
Water Rhapsody to launch in the Eastern Cape
Coming soon … watch this space.……. Watersafe has become the first Water Rhapsody franchisees to open for business in the very dry and drought stricken Eastern Cape. Water Conservation is fast becoming a way of life and through Water Rhapsody conservation systems we can provide cost effective solutions in the areas of grey water recycling and rainwater harvesting. Please visit our Product Demonstration page to see the annimation of water being conserved and Contact us to come and discuss your requirements with you
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