Simple is not necessarily easy. This is the case with installing a Rainwater Harvesting System, Greywater Recycling System, Pool Backwash Saver and Municipal Water Backup System.There are relatively few components involved, especially for a basic system, just a water tank, a few pipes and some fittings. For a more involved
With the lowest interest rates in the history of the country, South Africans are out shopping for their dream homes. What is a dream home in the eyes of today’s homebuyer? After the aesthetics have been covered – enough space -tick, garden -tick, pool -optional, garage – definite tick, neighbourhood
A green approach to building maintenance and repairs. Green buildings are a selling point in the current real estate market. Water tanks, greywater systems and solar power add value to properties and are sought after by prospective buyers. But, if the system has not been maintained it loses it’s attraction.
Water is an essential requirement for the survival of any off-grid or semi off-grid setup. Originally it was the key deciding factor in where to start a new settlement, once the key water need was satisfied, the rest of the settlement fell into place. If the water source dried up
Gauteng has had some pretty good rainfall lately that has topped up the dam levels to over 100% full in some cases. With the dry season beginning will we see a dramatic drop in the dam levels as a result of the handwashing drive to fight against the Covid-19 (coronavirus)
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
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
Keep your Grey Water Clean and Odourless – Invest in a Greywater system Greywater harvesting is a great way to give new purpose to second-hand water – thereby saving water that comes directly from our mainline water supply. Because greywater is water that was previously used for hygienic purposes like
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
Congratulations if you have a greywater system installed as you will now be helping to save water (and your grass will be looking much greener). Grey water systems are fairly simple in their function. The water is diverted from the bathroom – (sink, shower and bath) and the washing machine