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Briefing Note 2009/03 (September 2009) Groundwater: the key to South African water security
Groundwater, recycling water and desalination will be needed to meet growing water demand in the future. Groundwater currently accounts for 9% of water use and the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs plans to increase that to 10% by 2040. CSIR scientists believe that even more groundwater could be used, if we invest more in researching this resource. Read more
Briefing Note 2009/02 (August 2009) Acid Mine Drainage in South Africa
The effect of mining on the environment includes the release of many chemical contaminants into water resources, which can cause environmental damage and threaten the health and safety of nearby communities long after mine closure. This pollution is so persistent that, in the absence of available remedies, in many instances the contaminated sites may never be completely restored. Read more
Briefing Note 2009/01 (July 2009): The state of domestic waste management in South Africa
Municipalities responsible for general waste service delivery are faced with increasing challenges impacting on both the presence and quality of services. Many waste facilities have shown a decline in operating standards and levels of legal compliance over the past decade. The low priority afforded to waste does little to alleviate this current problem with the potential increasing impacts on human health and the environment. Read more
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