Get Ready for Rainwater Harvesting What you Need to Do Pretoria is one of the few areas in South Africa that receives the larger part of its rainfall during summer – January in particular. So with the rainy season around the corner, we would like to remind those with rainwater harvesting systems to
In the United Kingdom, there is a waiting list for Allotments. The Covid pandemic has generated a surge in interest in securing a portion of land so people can go back to the simpler life and grow their own veggies. Since most home/flat gardens are the size of a ‘postage
Debunking the Myths Rainwater Harvesting Systems have grown in popularity over the last few years and with it comes the myths. A whole lot of people say it’s a good, healthy and viable method for storing and using water in and around the home although there are few neigh sayers
Rainwater Harvesting, the BenefitsSouth Africans have to adapt to major changes. In order to improve and ensure the sustainability of our national water supply. This should be a wake-up call for us. Not only do we need to use water more sparingly. We also need to find ways to save
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.
A dry land South Africa is ranked number 30 of the driest countries in the world. What we do to protect our water within the next 10 years will be the deciding factor of our country’s water future. Even with the current contingency plans being put into effect, we are
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
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