Dam Levels

Dam Levels

Avg: 34.01%
10 August 2010

Rainwater Harvesting

Water Tank

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.

Grey Water

A bath uses 120 litres and a shower 80 litres of water. When used, that water is called grey water. You pay for it, and then it all goes down the drain. Water Rhapsody Grey Water System uses this grey water to immediately irrigate your garden, saving you a substantial portion of your water bill.

watersafe.co.za

Watersafe have 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

What kind of droughts does South Africa experience?

A brief synopsis of drought in South Africa since 1960 -2005

Introduction

The rainfall climate of South Africa is one of great variability. Seasonal rainfall percentage deviations since 1960 demonstrate wide fluctuations about the long-term average and it is in this context that large rainfall deficits must be assessed. Between July of 1960 and June of 2004, there [...]

Use a Water Tank for your Garden

 Using rainwater tanks is the perfect way for you to create the garden of your dreams and keep it green all year round. One of the biggest drains of a city’s water supply can come from people using their water for gardening. Most people enjoy the look of beautiful lawns and lush gardens, however this is using precious water that is needed for bathing, cooking or drinking. Gardens account for most of the water used in the home and is therefore the biggest domestic contributer to the water shortage. No matter what type of water problems you are experiencing and whether you stay in Western/Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Natal or anywhere else in the world for that matter, there is a way to have lush gardens without using up your city’s water supply.

To build a system that is suitable for your garden, you need to calculate  Continue reading Use a Water Tank for your Garden

Water in South Africa 2010

All low fruit of water has been harvested and exhausted.  There is not a single river that can possibly be damned in the country to augment supply.  There are no more augmentation schemes like we know to provide any more water.  Simply put 2010 sees South Africa on its last dregs of supply management as we [...]

What would you do if Your Town Ran out of Water?

Instant panic! Immediate thoughts would turn to your family and home. The taps would open, but nothing would come out, there may be a little water left in your kettle, and some in your geyser. Then you may hear the news that the city will be out of water for a month. [...]

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Daily Rainfall over South Africa to the nearest mm

Preliminary 24-hour rainfall data ending at 08:00 on the    2010-06-15
Rainfall in whole mm

 

EASTERN CAPE  

ADDO ELEPHANT PARK
17

BISHO
08

CAPE ST FRANCIS
12

DOHNE – AGR
01

EAST LONDON WO
07

ELANDS RIVER-BOSBOK RAND
25

ELLIOT
01

FLOWER RESERVE ARS
23

FORT BEAUFORT
04

GRAAFF – REINET
09

GRAHAMSTOWN
22

JOUBERTINA AWS
16

KRIEGERS KRAAL ARS
07

NGQURA (COEGA)
14

PATENSIE
14

PORT ALFRED – AIRPORT
26

PORT ELIZABETH WO
29

QUEENSTOWN
02

SOMERSET EAST
11

ST ALBANS PRISON ARS
27

THIRD AVENUE DIP ARS
36

TSITSIKAMMA
52

UITENHAGE
07

UMTHATHA WO
01

WILLOWMORE
09

 

 

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Port Alfred set to run out of Water

The Ndlambe Municipality has intervened to stave off an impending water disaster in Port Alfred by drastically reducing the pressure in supply pipes.

The decision was taken at a crisis meeting of the Ndlambe council yesterday morning, guided by municipal experts who have warned there is less than a month of drinking water left for the Sunshine [...]

Rainwater Tanks: Part 2

 

Trends in Water Tanks

There are many styles of water tanks available, with new innovations coming out all the time. The most common types of tanks are the plastic or polymer tanks which are traditionally been round in shape. These days, manufacturers are working with rectangular or square designs which are often much easier to place within a [...]

Water tariffs increasing soon!

Nelson Mandela Bay residents can expect a massive increase in punitive water tariffs, applying to consumers who use   more  than 15 kilolitre per month.

DA caucus leader: Leon de Villiers introduced an urgent motion at yesterday’s budget and treasury committee meeting, saying he had received notification on Monday evening that the municipality was poised to introduce a much [...]

Dangers of Water

What is the Single Most Dangerous Use of Water?

The most dangerous ‘use’ is the agricultural, industrial and municipal pollution that threatens human health. Pollution is very insidious because it  often happens out of sight and out of mind. The water that runs from farm fields, factories, or municipal wastewater treatment plants may enter rivers or groundwater. [...]

Bitou council hopes ease Plett’s water problems

 
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The Bitou Municipality has put out a tender for the construction of a desalination plant.The Water Affairs Department and the municipality have signed an agreement for the release of R20,000,000 to construct the plant in drought-stricken Plettenberg Bay.A similar plant opened in Sedgefield near Knysna a few months ago.The municipality’s Henry Geldenhuys said it has [...]

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