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Changes in the algal abundance and composition along the Mooi River in the Potchefstroom area
(North-West University, 2019)
Rivers and dams are the main sources of fresh water in South Africa, and the quality of drinking water is rapidly deteriorating. More than 80% of the country's rivers and dams experience pressure as a result of utilisation ...
An integrated rainfall-runoff water quality model in a mine impacted karst environment
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)
A fully distributed rainfall-runoff model was developed for the Wonderfonteinspruit catchment (± 1 600 km2), in order to accurately determine the rainfall-runoff and mass transport model’s hydrological components that may ...
Characteristics of antibiotic resistant bacteria in raw and drinking water from water production facilities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)
Water is a limited resource, and the quality of raw water has an impact on drinking water production. Regular testing is done to ensure that the quality is compliant with regulations. Heterotrophic bacteria are widely used ...
The current water quality situation at clinics in the Limpopo Province and subsequent management suggestions
(North-West University, 2010)
South Africa's water resources are, in global terms, scarce and extremely limited (DWAF, 2004). Groundwater is a valuable source of potable water in South Africa. It was found that most of the health facilities in the ...
Evaluation of the applicability of diatom based indices as bioindicators of water quality in South African rivers
(North-West University, 2008)
Diatoms have been proven to be reliable indicators of water quality in many countries of the world particularly Europe. The potential use of diatoms as indicators of water quality in South Africa was tested in the studies ...
Ecosystem health and water quality of the Mooi River and associated impoundments using diatoms and macroinvertebrates as bioindicators
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Water is the most important element on earth for sustaining the life of all living organisms. Fresh
water is needed for human life and throughout history concentrated human populations were
found in close proximity to a ...
The diatoms of the Western Cape and their use in monitoring wetland water quality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)
South Africa’s water resources are limited and, in global terms, scarce. The demand for water is, however, growing continuously due to population growth, a developing economy, global warming, the spreading of alien plant ...
Water quality of the Mooi River North-West Province : a supporting study for the determination of resource quality objectives
(North-West University (South Africa), 2017)
South Africa, a semi-arid country, is currently facing an increasing water scarcity. Therefore a need exists for the management of water resources. A balance must however exist between the need to protect and maintain our ...
Diatom diversity and response to water quality within the Makuleke Wetlands and Lake Sibaya
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
All forms of life are dependent on water for survival. South Africa is a water scare country, due
to seasonal rainfall and high temperatures, thus it is important to manage water resources in
such a way that it benefits ...
Assessment of the efficiency of water treatment plants in Vhembe District, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)
Various studies have indicated that most rural and small-scale water treatment plants in South Africa face diverse operational challenges. Consequently, the majority of the plants are unable to meet the goal of delivering ...