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Conceptualization of urban hydrogeology within the context of water sensitive urban design: case study of Cape Flats Aquifer
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Urban hydrogeology can be used to facilitate a decision-making process regarding the
implementation of water sensitive urban design (WSUD) to manage water systems of periurban
cities. This thesis was aimed at providing ...
A comparison of Brine evaporation rates under controlled conditions in a laboratory
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
There are growing concerns around the environmental issues related to processed water as the
demand for potable water is on the increase in South Africa. Effluents discharged from
various sectors such as water treatment ...
An assessment of the contribution of surface and subsurface flows to river flows of the Sandspruit in the Berg River Catchment, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Studies have shown that the primary origin of salinity in river flows of the Sandspruit in the Berg
Catchment located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa was mainly a result of atmospheric
deposition of salts. The ...
The morphodynamic characteristics of erosional headcuts in Palmiet (Prionium serratum) wetlands
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Gully erosion and headcut migration has been at the crux of wetland degradation in South Africa. The resulting erosion and draining effect has seen more than 50% of wetlands in the country degraded. This study investigated ...
Assessment of the contributions of water allocation reforms to achieving equitable access to water by smallholder emerging farmers in the Breede-Gouritz catchment management agency
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The National Water Act of (1998) of South Africa has a goal of achieving equitable access to
water resources, as well as achieving environmental sustainability and efficient use of water.
Consequently, water resources ...