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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Category Archives: Water Tanks
Polar Bear Attack!
Bear Attack in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada! These are pictures of an actual polar bear attacking a man. The pictures were taken while people watched and could do nothing to stop the attack! Reports from the local newspaper say that the victim will make a full recovery. The photos follow… not for the meek. May your troubles always be smaller than your imagination! Water Rhapsody Team EC
What is a Carbon Footprint?
What is a Carbon Footprint? Carbon refer to Carbon Dioxide, a colourless odourless gas, formed by the burning of carbon/fossil fuels, or breathed out by animals/humans from the lungs Footprint – Impression of a human or an animal foot on a surface. (Oxford Dictionary) Definition Carbon Footprint is the total set of greenhouse gas emissions/release/production/discharge, cause by an organisation, event, production or person through burning of fossil fuels for electricity, heating, transport etc. In other words: The measurement of the total amount of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Methane (CH4) emissions of a defined population, system or activity, considering all relevant sources sinks and storage within the spatial and temporal boundary of the population, system or activity of interest, is called The Carbon Footprint. Origin Carbon Footprint originates from the ecological footprint discussion. It’s a subset of the ecological footprint and of the comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment. The Ecological Footprint is a measurement of human demand on the Earth’s ecosystems. How is it Measured? The Carbon Footprint is measured in units of tonnes (or kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent. Two Parts: Primary Footprint and Secondary Footprint. Primary Footprint is a measure of our direct emissions of CO2 from burning Fossil Fuels, … Continue reading
Posted in Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Energy Saving, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Grey Water Recycling, Rainwater Harvesting, Recycle, Renewable Energy, Solar Geysers, Water Conservation, Water Tanks, Yes Solar
Tagged Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, Carbon Offsetting, Climate Change, COP17, Ecological Footprint, Fossil Fuels, Greenhouse Effect, Greenhouse Gas, Greywater re-use, Mitigation, Rainwater Harvesting, Water Rhapsody, Water tanks
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Water Rhapsody EC has successfully completed the Carbon Footprint Analyst Course:
Presented Carbon Footprint Analyst Course - Level One We were introduced and informed around the following subjects and buzzwords: Carbon Footprint Greenhouse Gasses Fossil Fuels Climate Change Global Warming Carbon Markets Carbon Credits Kyoto Protocol COP 17 Carbon Neutral Carbon Offsets We will be discussing some of these terminology over the following few weeks. We want to share some light on the discussions of these subjects going around at the moment in South Africa, adding to the excitement and results anticipated from the COP17 in Durban 28 Nov-9 Dec 2011.
Posted in Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Energy Saving, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Recycle, Renewable Energy, Water Conservation, Water Tanks, Yes Solar
Tagged Carbon Footprint, Carbon Footprint Analyst Course, Carbon Markets, Carbon Neutral, Carbon Offset, Climate Change, COP17, COP17 Durban, Fossil Fuels, Greenhouse Gas, Kyoto Protocol
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Nedbank to invest in Critical Water Catchment areas..
We as Water Rhapsody EC take our hats of to Nedbank for investing 9 million rand into South Africa’s critical water catchment areas. In their statement released 29th August’11, the investment entails funding of the removal of alien invasive species, like Black Wattle trees. This will release approximately 550 000 kiloliter per year back into some of SA’s high priority catchment areas under which the Kouga in the Eastern Cape. This inisiative result in the improvement in the water quality. It will surely establish a platform for job creation and it will also contribute towards altering climate change. Nedbank put it’s money where it’s mouth is; they have had a 17% reduction in their own water consumpion. Now they are also encouraging other corporates to take a stand and take a role in putting conservation and contribution towards it, on the map. Go to the link below to read all about Nedbank’s Water Stewardship Programme: http://www.nedbank.co.za/website/content/watersteward_programme/index.asp To quote Nedbank: “It’s only a water shortage if we do nothing to change it.”
Posted in Climate Change, Dam Levels, Go Green, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged Critical water catchment areas, Dam Levels, drought disaster area, Kouga in the Eastern Cape, Nedbank, Nedbank Invest, The Green Trust, Water Conservation, Water quality, Water Rhapsody, Water tanks, Water usage, Working for Water Programme, WWF South Africa, WWF’s Biodiversity Unit
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Bloemfontein Water Problems
Rainwater Harvesting in Bloemfontein Grey water recycling in Bloemfontein The problem: Bloemfontein and the greater Mangaung area are struggling since September with water supply and delivery problems. First, water restrictions were introduced and lately residents are experiencing irregular supply and low pressure. This is due to the fact that two reservoirs of the city nearly ran dry and left most of the traditional Mangaung suburbs without water for five days. The current problem is that
Why is Water Rhapsody your answer?
Are you conscious about saving water? Do you want to be self sufficient and not reliable on the municipality for both the quality and quantity of your water supply? Not receiving constant water pressure from the municipality? Then Water Rhapsody is your answer. We specialize in the manufacturing and installation of Water Conservation Systems and have 16 years of experience behind us. Our Systems include:
Posted in Climate Change, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Grey Water Recycling, Rainwater Harvesting, safe water, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged grey water, Greywater re-use, Multi-Flush, Nelson Mandela Metropole, Pool backwashing, Poolside Tank, Poseidon Advantage, Rainwater Harvesting, safe water, Saving water, Second Movement, Water Conservation, Water Conservation Systems, Water Rhapsody, Water Saving Systems, Water tanks
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Harvest Rainwater with Jojo Tanks!
It’s time to start preparing to harvest rainwater at your house of business. Be ready to collect rainwater for your house, garden, your pool, laundry or for whatever need you might have for rainwater. As Jojo Dealers and one of their listed preferred installers, Water Rhapsody is offering the 2500l for R1550 and the 5000l for R2785 (incl VAT & Delivery) until the end of October 2011. So hurry, order your tank(s) now and we will visit you for a no-obligation quote on the installation thereof. We might be in the unfortunate position of having water restrictions again in the future, so start now becoming independent of Municipal supply. Saving water is an excellent way to show that you care and are willing to do your little bit to help. Whether you store just a small amount to reduce your use of the municipal supply or get off the grid completely,it will be beneficial for the entire community and for future generations.
Posted in Climate Change, Dam Levels, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Rainwater Harvesting, safe water, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged 2500 L, 2500L - R1550, 5000 L, 5000L - R2785, Eastern Cape, eco-friendly, JoJo Tanks, Jojo's tank Prices, Municipal Supply, Natural Resources, Nelson Mandela Metropole, Off the Grid, Rainwater Harvesting, Tank Special Offer, Water Conservation, Water Tank Installers, Water tanks
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How to save water with Pool Backwashing/How to save Pool water
Backwashing is the process that thoroughly cleans the scum and debris that your filter traps during its filter cycle by a method of reversing the flow of water from regular circulation to clean the sand . It is necessary to keep your sand clean to allow for proper water flow and keep your swimming pool clear. Backwashing usually takes about two-to-three minutes. “Every backwash of two to three minutes will use between 200 and 900 litres of water” Stop throwing your pool backwash water away!
Posted in Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Poolside Tank, Recycle, safe water, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged Backwash, Backwashing, eco-friendly, Pool backwashing, Pool tips, Poolside Tank, Saving water, Water Conservation, Water Rhapsody Poolside Tank, Water tips, Water usage
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Go Green in 4 Weeks
Week 4 Day 22: Start a lift club. Sharing is caring especially when it comes to transportation. When neighbours and co-workers ride together, everyone benefits. Day 23: Read the ingredients. Knowledge is power. Knowing what’s in the products you buy will help you understand their impact on the environment. Day 24: Use less. When you are able to use only what you need, you help reduce unnecessary waste. Keep a journal of your food, petrol and material consumption to better understand where you can cut back. Day 25: Go outside. Enjoy the great outdoors more. Plan a hike or picnic instead of languishing indoors. When you use outdoor spaces more, you use less energy to heat or cool the inside of you home. Day 26: Go low flow. Purchase low flow shower heads, taps and toilets to conserve water. Let Water Rhapsody install a Multi-Flush in all your toilets. The toilet will only flush as long as you hold the handle down. Day 27: Support tree huggers. Stay informed and involved with local and national environmental efforts. Find out how you can support greening initiatives in your area. Day 28: Spread the word. … Continue reading
Posted in Energy Saving, Go Green, Recycle, Renewable Energy, safe water, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged Know Ingredients, Low Flow Showerheads, Natural Resources, Rainwater Harvesting, Recycle, Reduce Waste, Spread Going Green, Supp, Tree Huggers, Water Rhapsody, Water tanks, Yes Solar
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Metro Water not safe!
The following information illustrates one of the reasons why Water Rhapsody strives to make the public aware of the importance of making oneself independent from Municipal water supply. The information came from an article in The Herald 06 September 2011: According to tests made by Pathcare Laboratory at St. George’s, water in certain areas of the Bay is not safe to drink. This is caused by the lack of free-chlorine, which is meant to kill harmful contaminants in the water, therefore making the water an ideal breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Tests carried out for The Herald by Pathcare Laboratories have revealed that water samples from Livingstone Hospital contain traces of the potentially deadly E.coli bacteria ( Fecal Coliform/E coli: Fecal coliforms and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, and people with severely compromised immune systems.) Water from the Korsten area contains unacceptable high amount of coli form bacteria, which indicate the presence of either human or animal faeces … Continue reading
