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Application of multi‑method approach to assess groundwater–surface water interactions, for catchment management
(Springer, 2018)
Globally, the dependence of river systems to delayed discharge of subsurface water to augment flows during dry seasons is well documented. Discharge of fresh subsurface water can dilute concentrated river flow quality ...
Water futures and solutions: Options to enhance water security in sub-Saharan Africa
(Springer, Cham, 2018)
Water security is one of the greatest health, ecological, environmental, and human rights challenges of our time. Africa sits at the epicenter of this quandary, with the need to build resilience into already over allocated ...
Assessment of microbial contamination of groundwater in upper Limphasa River catchment, located in a rural area of northern Malawi
(Water Research Commission, 2012)
In rural Africa, scientific evidence is often lacking to guide the scaling-up of groundwater as the safest source of potable water. An investigation was conducted in the Upper Limphasa Catchment in northern Malawi to ...
GIS-based modelling of climate variability impacts on groundwater quality: Cape Flats aquifer, Cape Town, South Africa
(Elsevier, 2021)
The need to improve groundwater security remains critical, especially in urban areas where demand for groundwater as an alternative source of water supply is increasing following unprecedented population growth. Climate ...
Hydrogeochemical characteristics and evaluation of groundwater quality for domestic and irrigation purposes: A case study of the Heuningnes Catchment, Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Springer, 2020)
Knowing the quality of water is imperative if the water is meant for drinking or agricultural purposes. The spatial and
temporal groundwater quality in the Heuningnes Catchment was investigated, and its appropriateness ...
Assessment of concentration levels of contaminants in groundwater of the Soutpansberg region, Limpopo Province, South Africa
(MDPI, 2022)
Groundwater contributions towards improved food security and human health depend on
the level of contaminants in groundwater resources. Many people in rural areas use groundwater for
drinking purposes without treatment ...
Characterisation of hydro-geochemical processes influencing groundwater quality in rural areas: A case study of Soutpansberg region, Limpopo Province, South Africa
(MDPI, 2022)
Groundwater is often the main or only source of fresh water supply in arid to semi-arid rural
areas owing to decreasing rainfall patterns, reduced availability of surface water and socioeconomic
activities. It is important ...
Feasibility assessment of the application of groundwater remediation techniques in rural areas: A case study of rural areas in the Soutpansberg region, Limpopo Province, South Africa
(MDPI, 2022)
Groundwater contribution towards human health and livelihood depends on the contaminants
level in groundwater. Many people in rural communities are being exposed to waterborne
diseases resulting from drinking untreated ...
Analysis of the fragmented legal regime pertaining to rehabilitation measures for wetlands: A South African perspective – part 1
(WIT Press, 2022)
Wetlands are disappearing and it is an international dilemma. Many efforts have been made to ensure
its protection and conservation, including rehabilitation. Rehabilitation measures have been adopted in
policies of ...
Assessing the role of water resources protection practice for sustainable water resources management: A review
(MDPI, 2022)
Water resource protection is central to sustainable water supply management for human
wellbeing and for the ecological ecosystem to flourish. This review paper focuses on highlighting the
role of groundwater and surface ...