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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…

Why are there five dams on top of Table Mountain?

The Table Mountain Reservoir

Why are there five dams on top of Table Mountain? The idea of a dam on…

Western Cape dam levels drop to 76% after weekend of scorching weather

The steenbras dam water level

Cape Town – After temperatures soared over the past week across the Western Cape, dam levels…

SA’s trillion-rand water infrastructure backlog

SA’s trillion-rand water infrastructure backlog

This was the first of CBN’s series of three exclusive round table discussions. This addressed the…

Why full dams don’t mean water security

Lesotho Highlands Water Project

If people see full dams, can they be persuaded to reduce their water use? After good…

Chlorine – potentially dangerous disinfectant – study reveals

Chlorine – potentially dangerous disinfectant – study reveals

HOUSEHOLDS across the USA and other countries where tap water is heavily chlorinated may be drinking a…