Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Water quality"
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The application of diatom-based pollution indices in the Vaal catchment
(North-West University, 2004)South Africa is a semi arid country and the provision of water clean water to a steadily growing population is currently one of the major challenges facing governmental organisations. Water resources in South Africa are ... -
Assessment of the efficiency of water treatment plants in Vhembe District, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Various studies have indicated that most rural and small-scale water treatment plants in South Africa face diverse operational challenges. Consequently, the majority of the plants are unable to meet the goal of delivering ... -
Assessment of the extent of the impact of agricultural activities on different water uses in the Mooi River
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The quality of water in the Mooi River is deteriorating due to anthropogenic activities practiced in the catchment area. The most practiced activities in the catchment include amongst others mining which is dominating the ... -
Assessment of water quality and associated impacts of the sewage discharges into the Mooi River Catchment
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)Population growth in developing cities is putting pressure on the wastewater treatment plants. The improper treated sewage entering the aquatic environment deteriorates the water quality of the receiving water resource. ... -
Assessment of water quality in the Groenwater Spruit, Postmasburg, Northern Cape
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The Northern Cape province is known for its harsh climate with minimal rain and continued droughts, coupled with high evaporation. The province has two perennial rivers; the Orange river and the Vaal river systems supplying ... -
Changes in the algal abundance and composition along the Mooi River in the Potchefstroom area
(North-West University, 2019)Rivers and dams are the main sources of fresh water in South Africa, and the quality of drinking water is rapidly deteriorating. More than 80% of the country's rivers and dams experience pressure as a result of utilisation ... -
Characteristics of antibiotic resistant bacteria in raw and drinking water from water production facilities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Water is a limited resource, and the quality of raw water has an impact on drinking water production. Regular testing is done to ensure that the quality is compliant with regulations. Heterotrophic bacteria are widely used ... -
The current water quality situation at clinics in the Limpopo Province and subsequent management suggestions
(North-West University, 2010)South Africa's water resources are, in global terms, scarce and extremely limited (DWAF, 2004). Groundwater is a valuable source of potable water in South Africa. It was found that most of the health facilities in the ... -
Determining the impact of a piggery on the Inhlavini and uMkhomazi Rivers, KwaZulu-Natal
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)This study was undertaken on the Inhlavini and uMkhomazi rivers, situated in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, South Africa (RSA). Its focus was on assessing the possible impact of a piggery (referred to as Piggery X, to ... -
Diatom diversity and response to water quality within the Makuleke Wetlands and Lake Sibaya
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)All forms of life are dependent on water for survival. South Africa is a water scare country, due to seasonal rainfall and high temperatures, thus it is important to manage water resources in such a way that it benefits ...