Desalination
Study: Water desalination plants harm environment
Desalination plants pump out 142 million cubic meters of salty brine every day, 50% more than previous estimates, to produce 95 million cubic meters of fresh...
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Our thirst for more water is making the ocean saltier
Researchers are now worrying that the desalination's salty byproducts could wreak havoc on the ocean’s delicate ecosystems.
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Permanent desalination plants will benefit CT in long run, says expert
There are currently three temporary desalination plants in Cape Town.
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[OPINION] What southern Africa can learn from others about adapting to drought
The experiences of other countries can provide valuable lessons for Cape Town on how to better cope with its water crisis.
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CT hopes to have 3 desalination plants running by March
Construction at the Monwabisi, Strandfontein and V&A Waterfront desalination projects are currently underway and will be completed within the following two months.
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CT ramps up construction of desalination projects
A nine week construction period is planned for the first phase of one of seven water projects in Cape Town.
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Experts say too late for Western Cape drought plan
The Cape's persistent dry spell, according to a weather scientist, is expected to continue at least until autumn.
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[ANALYSIS] How the world needs to change as regions get drier
Water is increasingly becoming scarce as the climate changes. There are four changes that cities can make to adapt to water scarcity.
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Koeberg suggested as site for permanent desalination plant
Plans are underway to build a dozen desalination plants the majority will be temporary with the first ones expected to come online in February.
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City of CT expediting emergency water schemes
The municipality has already been experimenting with water recycling at its Zandvliet wastewater works.
