/ 27 May 2021

Acid mine water a rising threat

Acid Mine Drainage Affecting The Klipspruit Area> Photo Delwyn Verasamy
The Klipspruit is polluted with mine water, sewage and other materials. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

About 360 tonnes of salts are dissolved in the Vaal River system every day

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