In the past, South African investigations into water reclamation have centered
upon treatment of sewage effluent to potable standard for reuse in the main water
distribution system, as has been implemented in Windhoek, Namibia, since the
1960s. Two pilot plants have been operated for potable reuse, in Pretoria and in
Cape Town, but no major projects implemented. A recent study for the Water
Research Commission, however, focused on the use of water reclamation to meet
non-potable requirements. This paper presents the possibilities of intensifying
non-potable reuse in a number of South African applications. After assessing the
significance of water reclamation within the national water balance, the most
promising applications of water reclamation in the South African context are
presented through detailed case studies. These applications include urban reuse
in coastal cities (case studies included of Cape Town and Durban), and direct
industrial reuse of treated sewage (a case study of the paper industry is
presented). Includes 14 references, tables, figures.
| Edition : | Vol. - No. |
| File Size : | 1
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| Note : | This product is unavailable in Ukraine, Russia, Belarus |
| Number of Pages : | 24 |
| Published : | 01/01/2000 |
