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Functional and structural diversity of the microbial communities associated with the use of Fischer–Tropsch GTL Primary Column Bottoms as process cooling water
(North-West University, 2011)
Despite emerging water shortages, most water is only used once, and often with low efficiency. However, with appropriate treatment, water can be re–used to reduce the demand on freshwater sources. The Department of Water ...
Evaluation of a ceramic membrane bioreactor functioning under non-steady state operational parameters for the removal of pollutants from municipal wastewater plant effluent
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)
In South Africa ill-managed municipal wastewater treatment plants limit the quality and quantity of already exploited surface water resources. Elevated nitrate levels cause eutrophication and chemicals (measured as chemical ...
Reduction of post-harvest losses in tomato using fungal bio-preservative for smallholder farmers
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019-05)
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are among the important fruits that are widely grown globally. However, they are susceptible to spoilage by fungi due to their high water content and soft endocarp. This spoilage leads to ...
Presence of potentially pathogenic heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria occurring in a drinking water distribution system in the North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2010)
There is currently growing concern about the presence of heterotrophic plate count (HPC)
bacteria in drinking water. These HPC may have potential pathogenic features, enabling
them to cause disease. It is especially ...
Assessment of the physico–chemical and microbiological quality of household water in the Vaalharts irrigation scheme, South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)
Water quality in the Vaalharts region in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa, decreased over the past few years and there was a need for the microbiological and physico-chemical assessment. This problem was identified ...
Characterization of heavy metal tolerant bacterial plasmids isolated from a platinum mine tailings dam
(North-West University, 2012)
The development of metal-tolerance and antibiotic resistance in bacteria may be caused by metals polluting a particular environment. During mining and mineral processing activities, large quantities of metals are deposited ...
Evaluation of microbiological and physico–chemical quality of water from aquifers in the North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2013)
Contamination of groundwater that is suitable for drinking is of growing concern as the water supply of South Africa is becoming increasingly limited. This is especially the case in the North West province, with its semi ...
Characterization of bacteria isolated from a platinum mine tailings dam
(North-West University, 2012)
Contamination from various sources has a huge impact on soil health and microbial community composition. Metal contamination of soil in mining scenarios is of concern and is not adequately addressed, particularly with ...
Potential pathogenicity of heterotrophic plate count bacteria isolated from untreated drinking water
(2014)
Water is considered the most vital resource on earth and its quality is deteriorating. Not all
residents living in South Africa‘s rural areas have access to treated drinking water, and use
water from rivers, dams, and ...
Microbial and physico-chemical quality of groundwater in the North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)
More than 80% of the North West Province's (NWP's) rural community solely depend on
groundwater for their water needs (Kalule-Sabiti & Heath, 2008). Aquifers are exposed to pollution from anthropogenic activities, yet ...