The Nooitgedagt Water Treatment Works (NWTW) in Addo treats water from the Sundays River System. The treated water is pumped to the Grassridge reservoir, from where it gravitates to Coegakop, Colchester, Motherwell, Uitenhage, Despatch, Chatty, Bethelsdorp and Bloemendal reservoirs. The treatment works is currently being upgraded as part of the Nooitgedagt / Coega Low Level Scheme. The construction activities require a number of shutdowns in order to integrate the new work with the existing … [Read more...] about THIS may be the reason why YOUR water is not flowing
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Threatened Chronic Water Shortage
In light of the fact that a severe drought is forecast for the winter period of 2013 and for the next ten years, I am adamant that water conservation be regarded as a major priority. I suggest that systems be put in place to accumulate storm water and that additional water saving procedures be instituted without delay. An incentive to encourage public participation must be established. I received a seasonal outlook including May to the end of July 2013, where there is no rain forecast over a … [Read more...] about Threatened Chronic Water Shortage
