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Warning about water in South Africa

Warning about water in South Africa

Warning about water in South Africa South Africa faces growing risks as government failures have led…

How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits

While tap water remains relatively consistent in composition, raw water quality changes by the day. ArtistGNDphotography/E+ via Getty Images

How Does Raw Water Compare To Tap Water? Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed…

South African municipalities collapsing

South Africa Problems Trouble Disaster Warning

South Africa’s ongoing water crisis is emblematic of the turmoil at the local government level, with…

It’s not 8 glasses a day anymore. Here’s how much water you should drink each day

Man in nature drinking a glass of water

With branded water bottle trends and gallon-a-day water challenges taking over social media, hydration is trending,…

Purified vs. Distilled vs. Regular Water: What’s the Difference?

Purified water with tube

Purified vs. Distilled vs. Regular Water: What’s the Difference? There are many different types of available…

Is tap water in South Africa still safe to drink?

Child drinking water from tap

Water quality scores of towns and cities in South Africa have substantially declined in the last…

Inline Strainers: The Unsung Heroes of Water Systems

inline strainers holding glass of water

Inline Strainers Unveiled: The Unsung Heroes of Water Systems Water systems play a vital role in…

Engineering Marvels: The History and Legacy of Cape Town’s Woodhead Tunnel on Table Mountain

Woodhead Tunnel Table Mountain

Cape Town, with its breathtaking landscapes and rich history, holds within its embrace a remarkable engineering…

Cape Town’s long history of struggling for enough water

Professor Jenny Day is the director of the Freshwater Research Institute. Portrait photo supplied; dam photo: Ashraf Hendricks

Cape Town’s long history of struggling for enough water Science for the People seminar tells the…