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Gauteng’s water crisis is no longer theory
Headlines warning “people who drink tap water in South Africa” are hard to ignore. Recent interviews with a leading water infrastructure expert highlight a real concern: some of the measures being used to manage Gauteng’s water shortages can increase the risk of...
South African Workplace Water Testing and Legal Compliance
When most companies think “health and safety”, they think PPE, guarding, working at heights and risk assessments. Water is often an afterthought: open the tap, see that it is clear, and move on. In South Africa that is not enough. Several laws and standards tie...
Gauteng Rain Season and Borehole Water: Why Your Water Changes After Storms
Summer in Gauteng means hot days, big thunderstorms and heavy downpours. Most of our rainfall arrives between October and March, often in short, intense storms that drop a lot of water in a short time. SciELO+1 If you use a borehole, you may have noticed something...
Gauteng’s Summer Water Crisis: Why Every Home Now Needs a Tested Backup Water System
Gauteng is heading into another hot summer with water restrictions, outages and ageing infrastructure all happening at the same time. Johannesburg and surrounding areas are already seeing pressure problems, level restrictions and sudden shutdowns for maintenance. If...
Living Water vs Dead Water: What People Really Mean (and What Actually Matters)
When people say “living water,” they usually mean water that feels fresh, flowing, spring-like, and tasty. “Dead water” often means flat, lifeless, over-processed or stagnant water. Those words sound powerful, but they don’t map to any official safety standard. What...
Gauteng’s Municipal Water Quality in 2024 to 2025
Last updated: 27 August 2025 Summary: Gauteng’s large metros generally meet SANS 241:2015 for drinking water. Short, localised lapses still occur during supply interruptions or when upstream wastewater systems struggle. Testing after outages remains a wise step. How...
SANS 241 Explained for Homeowners: Is Your Water Really Safe to Drink?
In South Africa, millions rely on boreholes, municipal taps, and tanks for their daily water needs. But how do you really know if the water flowing from your tap is safe? That’s where SANS 241:2015 comes in — the national drinking water standard that sets the bar for...
Gauteng’s Water Reality in 2025: Why Water Testing and Backup Sources Are No Longer Optional
As of June 2025, Gauteng’s water future hangs in a precarious balance. While the Vaal Dam is currently at 107.7% capacity (a rare winter surplus), this masks deeper issues brewing in the background: crumbling infrastructure, political delays, and a growing dependence...
Gauteng’s Water Crisis: Full Dams, Dry Taps, and Project Delays
Recent heavy rainfall has filled the Vaal Dam, Gauteng's largest reservoir, to full capacity, prompting authorities to open a sluice gate on March 20, 2025, to manage rapidly rising water levels. Despite this abundance, many residents across Johannesburg and...
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project Shutdown
The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) is a crucial water supply system for South Africa, particularly the Gauteng province, which includes major cities like Johannesburg and Pretoria. This project supplies over 60% of Gauteng's water needs. The impact of this...
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