Water Quality Greater West Rand

16/09/2025

🚰 South Africa is facing a water treatment crisis that can’t be ignored! 💧

Only 14% of our water systems meet safe quality standards, while more than 60% of wastewater plants are in high or critical risk — polluting rivers and dams. In provinces like Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape, many taps fail safety tests, posing real health risks.

The crisis is made worse by ageing infrastructure, pollution, and a shortage of skilled operators. But there is hope — urgent action like decentralised treatment systems, better training, home filtration solutions, and public-private partnerships can turn the tide.

Water is life — and it’s time for scalable action to protect every drop! 🌍

For more info: https://businessreport.co.za/opinion/2025-09-14-water-treatment-in-south-africa-the-unseen-crisis-in-our-taps-that-demands-urgent-scalable-action/

Ageing infrastructure, rising pollution levels and increasing demand are converging to create a national emergency. Clean, safe water is critical not just for public health but for economic development and social stability.

12/09/2025

Ever been at a friend’s house and the tap water tastes a little… suspicious? 💧👀 Not all water is the same, and being conscious of water quality is important for your health.

Here’s how you can spot when something’s off:
👅 Weird taste – metallic, salty, or bitter
👃 Strong smell – chlorine, musty, or chemical-like
👀 Strange look – cloudy, discoloured, or with particles

What you can do instead:
✅ Use a home water filter
✅ Keep bottled or filtered water handy
✅ Boil in emergencies to kill bacteria
✅ Consider sustainable options like borehole water with proper testing

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and know what’s in your glass! 💧

10/09/2025

🌊💧 Protecting Our Water, Securing Our Future
The Department of Water and Sanitation has launched the Integrated Water Quality Management Strategy to address South Africa's pressing water quality challenges. These include pollution from industrial and agricultural activities, urban runoff, and acid mine drainage. The strategy outlines a collaborative, government-wide approach to ensure our water resources are safe, sustainable, and fit for use by all.

Key priorities include tackling eutrophication, salinisation, and sedimentation, while promoting research into emerging pollutants like industrial chemicals and nanoparticles. The strategy emphasizes the importance of partnerships across government, the private sector, and civil society to achieve its goals.

This initiative is vital for safeguarding public health, supporting economic development, and preserving our ecosystems. Together, we can ensure that South Africa's water remains a resource for all, forever.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.dws.gov.za/iwrp/iwqms/

05/09/2025

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2025-09-04-understanding-the-forces-at-play-in-the-gauteng-water-sector/

The wellbeing and social stability of South Africa’s most important economic region are dependent on its bulk water supplier. Rand Water is sending a powerful signal that it is up to the task.

01/09/2025

Hello Spring! 🌸💧 As the days get warmer, remember the importance of clean, safe water for you and your family. Stay refreshed this season!

28/08/2025

28/08/2025

Less coffee ☕, more quality water 💧 = more energy, better focus, and a healthier you! 🌿✨
Your body will thank you for every sip of clean, refreshing water.

27/08/2025

🌍💧 Water pollution is one of the biggest silent killers in the developing world. Every year, around 3.2 million children die because of unsafe drinking water and poor sanitation. Rivers like the Ganges in India are flooded with billions of liters of waste, pesticides, and even animal carcasses, turning life-giving water into a source of disease.

The impact is devastating: cholera, diarrhea, malaria, and countless other waterborne illnesses fill up hospital beds, steal lives, and keep children out of school. Women and girls often walk for hours just to collect contaminated water, costing them opportunities for education and income.

But hope is not lost! 🌱 Simple, affordable solutions like micro-loans to build toilets and clean water facilities at home are already changing lives in communities. For more info: https://www.ecomena.org/water-pollution/

Clean water is not a privilege—it’s a basic human right. Together, we can push for policies, solutions, and support that bring safe water to every family. 💙

20/08/2025

It is important to know your water quality and what you drink. Look at this awesome article for example: https://www.gauteng.net/whats-on-g/battle-of-the-bottled-water-aquelle-valpre/
Summary:
Battle of the Bottled Water: aQuellé vs Valpré – Which Brand Reigns Supreme? 💧✨

South Africans are spoilt for choice when it comes to bottled water, but two names stand out: aQuellé and Valpré. Here’s how they measure up:

🌿 Origins
aQuellé, founded in 1997, bottles water straight from underground springs in KwaZulu-Natal.
Valpré, launched in 2009 by Coca-Cola, sources its water from Fricona Valley, Paulpietersburg, and Heidelberg, giving it a premium edge.

👅 Taste
aQuellé has a balanced mineral profile and refreshing feel—perfect for everyday hydration.
Valpré offers a naturally sweet, crisp taste thanks to its low sodium content, loved by health-conscious consumers.

💚 Sustainability
aQuellé introduced SA’s first tethered cap on 500ml still bottles in 2025, cutting down plastic waste.
Valpré focuses on recyclable packaging and reducing its environmental impact.

💰 Price
aQuellé is more affordable and widely accessible.
Valpré carries a premium price tag that matches its refined branding.

🏆 The Verdict
If you want affordability and a versatile taste, go for aQuellé.
If you prefer a premium, naturally sweet flavour, Valpré is the one for you.

At the end of the day, both are high-quality waters—it’s all about personal taste and lifestyle.

Battle of the Bottled Water: Compare aQuellé vs Valpré and find out which brand reigns supreme.

15/08/2025

🚱 Don’t let dirty water ruin your health! 💦
If your water quality isn’t safe, here’s what to do:

✅ Research and invest in the right water filter for your needs 🧐🛠️
✅ Boil water for at least 1–3 minutes before drinking 🫖🔥
✅ Always keep an emergency water supply on hand 🚰🛢️
✅ Contact your local health department for safety tips 📞🏢

Stay informed, stay safe, and protect your family’s health! 🛡️❤️

11/08/2025

💧⛏️ Mine water pollution in South Africa is a growing challenge — but also an opportunity for change! From Mpumalanga’s abandoned mines to Gauteng’s gold-rich pyrite seams, KwaZulu-Natal’s coal-filled pits, and Limpopo’s sodium-heavy waters, our country is facing serious environmental and water security risks. 🚨🌍

The Department of Water and Sanitation is tackling this with strong legislation, innovative mine water treatment plants, and a vision to reuse treated water for irrigation, industry, and even domestic supply. 💪💦

Projects like large-scale treatment plants in the Witwatersrand, carbon farming, phytomining, and new freezing-based desalination methods are turning polluted mine water into a sustainable resource for the future. 🌱⚙️

Together — through innovation, regulation, and partnerships — we can protect our water, our environment, and our communities. 🙌💙
For more info: https://infrastructurenews.co.za/2025/08/05/mine-water-pollution-in-south-africa-challenges-regulations-and-the-road-ahead/

Mine water pollution threatens SA’s environment. Strong regulations, treatment tech, and circular solutions are key to tackling acid mine drainage.