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The Potential of Treated Wastewater Reuse in South Africa

The reclamation of treated wastewater can provide significant environmental social and economic benefits for emerging regions Water reuse can improve investment costs and energy contributing to a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Financing Water Infrastructure

MEB has over the years identified better opportunities and solutions to assist with closing the finance gap for water infrastructure In order to improve the water infrastructure planning process we base our designs and plans on the development objectives of our clients and provide continuous support to help analyse the best options

Why Water and Hygiene Should be a Core Business Strategy

The economic benefits of having access to an improved drinking water supply can only be taken advantage of when there is improved service delivery and good hygiene practices Service providers keep people hydrated and

Water Cuts and Corroding Pipes

During extensive water cuts or shortages pipes tend to leach pick up lead and copper from plumbing pipes after entering a system If there are iron pipes present the water can be colored rust or reddish and contain metallic

Typhoid and Water Cuts

People who consume contaminated water or food that was rinsed with sullied water could develop typhoid disease Other ways one can contract typhoid fever include sharing a toilet contaminated with bacteria and touching your

Climate Resilient Water Supply in Coastal Regions

Water insecurity limits the economy and forces people to migrate South Africa has to urgently address water poverty by accelerating investment into climate resilient water and sanitation services Water services have to be

Sharing our Innovations and Expertise with the Continent

Building new infrastructure is our core business coupled with our value added benefits that reduce operational costs and maintenance budgets we know that we have the recipe to success We face the most complex water challenges head on