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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World Wetlands Day, 2 February
What is World Wetlands Day? 2 February each year is World Wetlands Day. This day marks the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar on the shores of the Caspian Sea. Each year since 1997, the Ramsar Secretariat has provided materials so that government agencies, non-governmental organizations, conservation organizations, and groups of citizens can help raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetlands. Ramsar Convention defines wetlands as “areas of marsh, fen , peat land or water, whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary with water that is static or flowing, fresh, brackish or salt, including areas of marine water the depth of which at low tide does not exceed six meters” . Such definition would include rivers, lakes, swamps, marshes, wet grasslands, estuaries, deltas, mangroves, coral reefs, human-made sites such as fish ponds, rice paddies, reservoir, and salt pans among others. Phosphate film with Jeremy Westgarth-Taylor
Posted in Climate Change, Environmentally Friendly, Go Green, Grey Water Recycling, Recycle, safe water, Water Conservation, Water Tanks
Tagged 2 February, Jeremy Westgarth-Taylor, Natural Resources, Phosphate in water, Ramsar, Water Rhapsody, Water sources, Water tanks, Waterproblem, World Wetland Day
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Eastern Cape: Extremely Uncomfortable; Heat Wave
According to Weather SA: www.weathersa.co.za Updated: 16/01/2012 16:02:30 Warning: Take action Subject: Extremely uncomfortable; Heat Wave Detail: Valid for 17 to 19/01/2012: Warning: 1. A heat wave with persistently high temperatures is expected over the western and southern parts until Thursday. 2. Extremely uncomfortable, humid conditions will be experienced over the western and southern interior until Thursday. With this heat wave in mind, it will be difficult to keep your lawn from looking like this: The alternative for using your precious municipal water to water your garden, you might consider having the Water Rhapsody’s grey water system installed, namely Garden Rhapsody. In which case the Garden Rhapsody collects all your grey water, from your baths, showers, hand basins and laundry. The grey water sprays out onto your lawn or where you’ve directed it via hosepipe to spray. Imagine the feeling of watering your garden while taking a shower…. If you harvest rainwater through the Water Rhapsody Grand Opus, you will be making use of your own rainwater in your shower, your lawn will be watered with that same water. Shouldn’t everybody be heading this way? Have us visiting your premises for a free no-obligation quotation to install these systems. Contact … Continue reading
Posted in Dam Levels, Grey Water Recycling, Rainwater Harvesting, Recycle, Water Conservation, Water Tanks, Weather
Tagged Dry Lawn, Eastern Cape Weather, Garden Irrigation, Garden Rhapsody, going green, Grey Water Recycling, Greywater re-use, Heat Wave, JoJo Tanks, Natural Resources, Nelson Mandela Bay Weather, Rain fall, Save Garden, Water Rhapsody, Water tips
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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
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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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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Go Green in 4 Weeks
Week 3 Day 15: Go paperless. With email and online invoicing, there aren’t many reasons why you shouldn’t be using less paper. Use the internet as much as possible and eliminate the need for paper waste. Day 16: Handel with care. Taking care of what you have is an essential part of being green. The longer you are able to use existing items, the less waste you’ll create by buying new things. Day 17: Plant a plant. Having house or office plants are not just aesthetically pleasing, they also help keep the air you breathe clean and fresh. Day 18: Collect your cans. During the first week of your green plan, you started recycling paper. Now you are ready to move up the recycling grid to cans. Contact Collect-a-Can to find your nearest collection point. Before you recycle them, make sure they are clean and dry. Day 19: Repurpose your rubbish. Before you throw out or give away the great items you have lying around in your home, think of creative ways to re-use your treasures. You may find that your old ladder could make an interesting shelf. Day 20: Buy local. Purchasing locally grown fruits and vegetables reduces the … Continue reading
Kouga Dam Yesterday
Morning ! Just want to share this beautiful picture of Kouga Dam with you from yesterday, what a amazing site !!! Regards Victor It truly is! Thank you for sharing this with us Victor. -Water Rhapsody Eastern Cape
Global Water Scarcity
Threat or Opportunity for Aquaculture? (An Article by Leslie Ter Morshuizen from Aquaculture Innovations) The shortage of suitable freshwater resources is fast becoming a global catastrophe. How do we know this? In the 20th century the global population tripled and currently 220 000 people are born daily. This population growth, along with industrialisation and urbanisation, has resulted in several countries facing serious water shortages. A direct result of this is that 50% of hospital beds are occupied by sufferers of poor water related conditions. It may seem hard to believe, but globally more people have cellular phones than access to a toilet. And water usage in agriculture? Well, 70% of freshwater resources are allocated to agriculture. Practical usage includes: 25 000 ℓ of water to raise 1 kg of beef 4 000 ℓ to raise 1kg of chicken 1 120 ℓ to produce a cup of coffee 125 ℓ to produce a sheet of paper (please don’t print this!) As a result of this looming water crisis, social and government agencies are looking for ways in which to limit new water allocations, reduce the usage by existing users and improve the quality of effluent water. This is all in an … Continue reading
Posted in Climate Change, Water Conservation
Tagged going green, Natural Resources, Water Conservation
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Latest Rainfall Figures in Eastern Cape
EASTERN CAPE 03 July 2011 CAPE ST FRANCIS 28 FLOWER RESERVE 10 JOUBERTINA AWS 01 NGQURA (COEGA) 03 PORT ELIZABETH 11 THIRD AVENUE DIP 26 TSITSIKAMMA 15
The Nooitgedacht Low Level Scheme
While the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro still suffers from strict water restrictions, the Municipality has in the meantime started with the upgrading of the Nooitgedacht Low Level Scheme. This upgrade, at a cost of R450 million, is aimed at allowing an additional 70Ml of water to be pumped into the distribution network every day. Nooitgedacht brings water from the Gariep Dap through the Sundays River Valley to provide water for areas like Uitenhage, Despatch, Deal Party and Blue Water Bay. According to Kupido Baron, Municipal Spokesperson, nine contracts in total will be awarded for this project, of which two have already been granted. These two contracts are the laying of pipes, which are more than 1meter in circumference. He added that the project will be fully implemented from July 1 this year and should take about 16 months to complete. This project was part of the municipality’s long term planning, and was planned to be implemented in 2013. It was decided to start with this project as early as possible because of the ongoing drought. -Port Elizabeth Express
