Rainwater Harvesting &Water TanksRainwater Harvesting &Water Tanks

We are very proud to announce that we’ve recently opened another Water Rhapsody franchise to service the Overberg region. This include town like Hermanus,Gansbaai,Caledon,Onrus,Kleinmond and Gordon’s Bay. Our other franchise is situated in Somerset Wes,where we service the Greater Cape area,including Cape Town,Northern &Southern Suburbs.

We primarily [...]

Water Foundation - South AfricaWater Foundation – South Africa

Water Foundation,South Africa –In October 2010 I attended a Water Conference in Canada and was encourgage by the amount of water foundations that is established across the world. The One Drop foundation were also at the conference and in my view they are leading the way and are a good example of [...]

South Africa's solution to water crises.South Africa’s solution to water crises.

A typical Rainwater Harvesting system,installed by Water Rhapsody.

Rainwater Harvesting is fast becoming a necessity to survival in some parts of South Africa. The Garden Route is currently going through the worst drought in 153 years,with heavy water restrictions imposed in Mosselbay.

Today it was confirmed that Beaufort Wes is experiencing [...]

South Africa Water &Water PolicySouth Africa Water &Water Policy

South Africa is largely a semi-arid,water-stressed country. The country’s average rainfall of about 450mm a year is well below the world average of about 860mm a year.

To overcome the problem of variable river flows,many large storage dams have been built. The available water supply is reduced by evaporation from dams,and [...]

Hermanus Water Conservation ProgrammeThe Greater Hermanus Water Conservation Programme

The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry produced a hydrological analysis that indicated that raising the De Bos Dam wall would not significantly improve the yield to meet future demand,and such activity would be detrimental to the eco-system of the estuary. An application to increase the allocation was also turned down by the [...]

Greywater Harvesting &RecyclingGreywater Harvesting &Recycling

Installing a greywater system

Harvesting and reusing greywater is a key element in managing and reducing your water demand. Greywater is waste water generated from domestic activities such as laundry,bathing,showering and hand basins,which can be recycled on-site for uses such as landscape irrigation.

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Water Conservation business opens in Hermanus.Water Conservation business opens in Hermanus.

Against a global rainfall average of 870mm per year,South Africa receives a pitiful 450mm,making it the worlds 30th driest country. Hermanus receives on average 520mm of rain a year,but if something is not done quickly,Hermanus could well be on the same track as the Garden Route.

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Who's accountable for raw sewerage spills?Who’s accountable for raw sewerage spills?

It is estimated that South Africa’s sewerage treatment systems are currently six billion rand behind in development. Due to the lack of upgrading treatment works,raw sewerage spills are becoming more &more common throughout South Africa.

Who’s to Blame?

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