The water crisis is driving a proliferation of boreholes and water tanks that can deplete the aquifer, cause contamination or acid mine drainage – or hit the Gautrain tunnel
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If you’re considering drilling a borehole because of insufficient water supply, the first step is to determine whether you can secure a sustainable source
Consumption in the country’s economic hub remains far above the acceptable daily usage limit
The South African National Bottled Water Association has warned consumers to check that bottled and refilling water is not substandard
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The executive mayor blamed drought but water experts say the city’s reservoir levels are ‘leaking to critical thresholds’
The temporary shutdown of the supply from Lesotho is not the problem
Johannesburg’s Alexander Park reservoir is taking strain, leaving taps dry for days
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