Half of respondents treat their municipal water by boiling or filtering it before consumption, while 8% specified that they drink only bottled water
Raw water sources have high levels of E.Coli and coliform bacteria, posing serious health risks
Solar-powered purifier removes bad taste and smells from wastewater
Innovative sanitation technologies will create thousands of vital jobs
It will develop and scale the pathogen-killing, water-smart, reinvented toilet in South Africa
The villagers now have sustainable access to enough water for their various projects
When communities are involved in creating and maintaining water projects, it creates a sense of pride and ownership
The backbone of this project is the partnerships forged with various stakeholders and the community
Communities should be seen as active participants, not just recipients
Particulates, prevalent in cosmetic and household products, and are now in our food chain
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/ 3 February 2012
The Water Research Commission has revealed that around 81% of urban South Africans are confident the tap water they drink is safe.