March 22 marks the 27th annual World Water Day. The topic of discussion is as always water and climate change and how the two are linked. World leaders look at how water can be made available to the millions who have limited access and how to keep this most precious
The biggest concern for South Africans currently is the state of the drought and the lack of rain that is leaving cities and towns in the midst of a water crisis. Water restrictions are becoming part of everyday life, although some areas are fortunate to have been spared this discomfort, so far. However dire
One of the questions most frequently asked when considering the purchase of a Rainwater Harvesting System is whether it’s worth the effort or the expenses when living in an area with low rainfall, and when using it for irrigation, why use it when it is raining? The answer is YES
Living in an area where water shortage is not an issue can make one forget just how restricted and precious this resource is. Water levels are diminishing while the worldwide demand is growing. From all the water in the world, only 0.5% is suitable for consumption – which makes it all
The Grey Water SolutionThe Grey Water Solution. As South Africans, we find ourselves in a resource saving era where we are faced with realities like, amongst other things, water shortages. Saving water and using it with discretion has become part of our daily lives. We have realised that it is not
With water being so scarce we should turn our homes into rainwater harvesting systems and try to capture every drop that lands on our property. During an average year of rainfall, a 200 meter squared home can harvest 83520 liters of water. The roof is a fairly underutilised area of our
Despite the water restrictions, the drive to conserve water and nationwide drought, it is difficult to imagine that we are on the brink of running out of fresh water. For many of us, access to water remains a simple task of merely turning on the tap and there flows water in
Owning a pool means that you are the envy of all the neighbourhood kids and parents alike, as there is nothing more inviting than a sparkling pool on a hot summer day. But, pools require maintenance and use a lot of water to be kept in crystal clear condition. Backwashing
Swimming pools require a fair amount of maintenance, but all the hard work is worth the effort during the summer months. With the onset of the warmer weather, the pool filters have to work harder to keep the water sparkling and inviting. While backwashing the pool cleans the filters it
Spring is always a great time to make some changes. Clean out the clutter and begin the new season feeling fresh and clean. The thing with spring cleaning is that it can well feel like a there is a mountain to climb with all the things that need to be