by Wikus Venter | Aug 11, 2025 | News
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...
by Josh Maraney | Jun 19, 2025 | News
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...
by Wikus Venter | Mar 24, 2025 | Uncategorised
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...
by Wikus Venter | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorised
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...
by Wikus Venter | Feb 20, 2024 | News
Water stands as the essence of life, its safety and quality are paramount for individual and communal well-being. Sourced from boreholes, wells, municipal supplies, or other origins, water quality variance poses risks from microbial to chemical contaminants. In...
by Wikus Venter | Mar 30, 2023 | Uncategorised
Why should I test my borehole water? Borehole water is a popular source of water for domestic and agricultural use, especially in areas where there is no access to municipal water supply. However, it is important to test borehole water regularly to ensure that it is...
