Browsing by Subject "Water supply"
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The 2012 acid mine drainage (AMD) crisis in Carolina's municipal water supply
(Taylor & Francis & UNISA Press, 2014)There are growing concerns in South Africa about the threat that acid mine drainage (AMD) poses to local natural water resources in many of the country's mining areas. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the toxic ... -
Comparing developments in water supply, sanitation and environmental health in four South African cities, 1840-1920
(Historical Association of South Africa, 2010)Environmental health had its modern-day roots in the sanitation and public health movement of the United Kingdom in the nineteenth century. The field addresses all human health-related aspects of both the natural environment ... -
An exploration of the water crisis in Tswaing Local Municipality South Africa : a study of Khunwana village
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the extent of the water crisis in Tswaing Local Municipality with specific reference to Khunwana village. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with five officials ... -
Hidden benefits of public private partnerships: the case of water pressure management in Sebokeng
(2007)Many water distribution systems in South Africa are deteriorating due to many years of neglect resulting in a serious maintenance backlog. Recent government legislation has introduced free basic water to all South Africans ... -
Municipal engineers and local government in the Transvaal before 1910.
(North-West University, 2011)This paper examines the history of the first town engineers in the Transvaal before the Union. It will briefly examine the changes in local government in the Transvaal, focusing on municipal engineers. Examination is ... -
Municipal engineers in Johannesburg and Pretoria before 1910
(2009)This paper examines the history of the first town engineers in Johannesburg and Pretoria by looking at the selection process that was applied in their appointment; their responsibilities; and the circumstances at the ... -
Neighbourhood effects and household responses to water supply problems in Nigerian cities
(2008)Between 1990 and 2004, Nigeria’s urban population jumped to nearly half the national population, while access to improved sources of water in urban areas dropped by nearly 15 per cent during the same period. This paper ... -
Town engineers in South Africa before 1910, with reference to water supply
(2013)This article looks at the town engineers in South Africa prior to Union in 1910. It briefly examines the growth in the number of municipalities and town engineers in the country in this period and investigates the ... -
Water and the city
(White Horse Press, 2010)The growth and development of urban spaces in all parts of the world is an outstanding feature of modern history. Apart from being notable growth generators of economies, cities have also been localities where the poorest ... -
Water and the City
(White Horse Press, 2010)The growth and development of urban spaces in all parts of the world is an outstanding feature of modern history. Apart from being notable growth generators of economies, cities have also been localities where the poorest ...