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KNOW YOUR WATER PARAMETERS
In this issue we delve into some of the major water quality parameters that are of interest. Starting with pH, which gives an indication of acidity or alkalinity of water. It is not advisable to drink water which is acidic or alkaline as it can...
CULTURE AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF WATER
Water is the most precious liquid available to humanity. With its known properties of supporting food and nutrition as well as energy generation, a day is impossible without water being utilised. Industries also need water for processes. However, there is a dimension of water that...
KNOW YOUR WATER PARAMETERS
In this issue we delve into some of the major water quality parameters that are of interest. Starting with pH, which gives an indication of acidity or alkalinity of water. It is not advisable to drink water which is acidic or alkaline as it can...
WATER ANALYSIS AND TESTING – KEY TO HEALTH
Thousands of people are settling in new residential areas and in the process are drilling boreholes to cater for their water needs. However, very few are going on to assess the parameters in the water that they plan to drink. The need for testing physical,...
CULTURE AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF WATER
Water is the most precious liquid available to humanity. With its known properties of supporting food and nutrition as well as energy generation, a day is impossible without water being utilised. Industries also need water for processes. However, there is a dimension of water that...
CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE KEY TO WATER SAVING
Many farmers have been shocked by the scourge of climate change. As a result, they are reforming the way we do agriculture. Conservation agriculture consists of a set of measures meant to reduce water intensity and save water in agriculture. Mulching is one of the...
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KNOW YOUR WATER PARAMETERS
In this issue we delve into some of the major water quality parameters that are of interest. Starting with pH, which gives an indication of acidity or alkalinity of water. It is not advisable to drink water which is acidic or alkaline as it can...
BOTTLED WATER COMPANIES SPROUT- ALWAYS CHECK CERTIFICATION
There are a number of bottled water companies that have flourished in Zimbabwe in recent years. Some are operating with proper licenses, whilst some are not. The certification body, Standards Association of Zimbabwe, periodically published list of certified companies that supply mineral water for drinking...
CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE KEY TO WATER SAVING
Many farmers have been shocked by the scourge of climate change. As a result, they are reforming the way we do agriculture. Conservation agriculture consists of a set of measures meant to reduce water intensity and save water in agriculture. Mulching is one of the...
ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT TECHNOLOGIES
The world is fast advancing in the world of water treatment. New technologies are emerging in field of advanced water treatment. In particular, the emergence of membrane filtration technologies and reverse osmosis have captured many. Many institutions in research, manufacturing and development are into full...
EFFICIENT WATER UTILISATION IN INDUSTRY – A KEY TO DEVELOPMENT
Industrial development is the backbone of the economy in many developing and transition countries. However, some industries are still water inefficient, despite the availability of vast amounts of information on water efficiency. There are many strategies that can be implemented to deal with the issues...
WATER SCARCITY IN THE AGE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges affecting humanity today. There is an increasing corresponding burden on the availability of water. This is due to reduced rainfall in many parts of the world. The propounding effects of climate change have resulted in livestock calamity,...
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