Water pollution in Jakarta: Some residents resort to buying clean water from neighbours

BUILDING CLEAN WATER PIPELINES The capital city currently has about 65 per cent accessibility to clean water, and authorities have set an ambitious target of 100 per cent by 2030.  The government is also speeding up clean water pipeline construction.  Jakarta Water Resources Department acting secretary Hendri said: “Work is underway to build pipes in … Read more

HOW to prevent drinking BAD water in the Gauteng water crisis

Just week’s away from the Easter holidays, and the Gauteng water crisis is worsening rapidly. The latest is that Rand Water’s supply system is ‘on the verge of collapse,’ reports Business Tech, following an emergency meeting with Rand Water, Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni representatives. According to a warning sent out by the City of Tshwane, … Read more

Municipalities with the cleanest water in Gauteng

In a recent Blue Drop audit conducted on 5 December 2023, the City of Johannesburg, City of Ekurhuleni, and Midvaal Local Municipality, in conjunction with Rand Water, emerged as exemplary performers, garnering well-deserved recognition for their commitment to clean water. Rand Water’s Vereeniging Water Treatment Works underwent a meticulous technical site assessment. Resulting in an … Read more