We are the official Water Rhapsody franchise for the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. But if you’re further out… we’ll come to you ! Our aim is to provide the greater Cape Town area with easy to use, cost effective water conservation devices and solutions. From basic rainwater tanks to full scale rainwater harvesting solutions, from grey water irrigation systems to pool backwash water re-use, our water conservation products cover [... read more]
The City of Cape Town has admitted it needs a new plan for the usage of water in the city. Cape Town’s water supply is stressed and water conservation is becoming increasingly important. As the article below explains, we should all be saving water as there is not enough for everyone. Rainwater harvesting with water tanks and grey water reuse are fantastic ways to ease the burden laid out below. [... read more]
There are many things that can be done to save water in the home or office, and they all start with you…
Click on the heading to see Water Solutions’ Top 41 ways to improve your water conservation efforts.
Why you should have a rain water tank for rainwater harvesting is pretty well documented on this site, but how do you know which water tank is right for you to save water? There are three factors that should be taken into account when selecting your tank size. Firstly, how big is your rain water collection area? For most people this is the roof of their home. Secondly, what do [... read more]
August 9th, 2010 Firstly, it must be said, Happy Birthday Berg River Dam !!! It’s been 2 years this week since we first started getting stats wrt its capacity. Secondly, my apologies for the delay this week guys, Monday’s holiday appears to have thrown a spanner in the works. Our Cape Town Dam Levels are, predictably, a little down on last weeks numbers and still well off this week last [... read more]
Here at Water Solutions, and more widely through our parent company, Water Rhapsody, we have been saying for a number of years that more needs to be done about Cape Town’s deteriorating water infrastructure and water conservation. By saving water through grey water reuse and rainwater harvesting we can help alleviate the problems facing Cape Town (and South Africa as a whole), by minimising the amount of water being sent [... read more]
So after months of waiting we finally have the dreaded Green Drop report, and unfortunately it’s what we expected. It found that more than 75% of South Africa’s sewage treatment plants are not up to standard. Of the 852 waste water treatment plants, 403 weren’t even good enough to be assessed! Of the remainder, only 203 scored better than 50%. Of the 403 that weren’t assessed, the report highlighted municipal [... read more]
An open letter to the Cape Times and South African Minister of Water Affairs written by legendary Cape Town water conservationist Jeremy Taylor. This is a must read for anyone living in SA, whether you’re worried about our water status or not.
South Africa’s Minister in the Department of Water Affairs, Buyelwa Sonjica, on Tuesday ruled out any increase in water tariffs in the near future, but indicated her department is massively under-funded.
In South Africa, water conservation is not high enough up on the list of priorities, but we have always been fortunate to have incredible water quality. Confirming this fact, South Africa’s Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs, Buyelwa Sonjica, has given the thumbs up to our tap water in all 2010 FIFA World Cup host cities. Releasing the World Cup 2010 “Host Cities Drinking Water Quality Management Audit Report” last [... read more]
Against a global rainfall average of 870mm per year, South Africa receives a pitiful 450mm, making it the worlds 30th driest country. Water Rhapsody, with 15 years experience in water conservation, is number 1 in South Africa in Grey water recycling systems and Rainwater harvesting systems.
Water Rhapsody, a WWF Green Trust award winner, and its products can save up to 90% of your municipal water bill.
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