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Analysis of monthly MOD16 evapotranspiration rates at sites with different climatic characteristics; Heuningnes and Letaba catchments in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Evapotranspiration (ET) is an important component of the water cycle that is estimated to return
about 60% of precipitation back to the atmosphere. Actual ET can be estimated using remote
sensing techniques and ground-based ...
The use of GIS, statistical and risk assessment tools to evaluate aquifer vulnerability to potential contaminants
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
An aquifer is a body of permeable rock which can contain or transmit groundwater. It is a low cost
water supply for domestic and agricultural use. Routine monitoring of aquifers is important to
prevent contamination and ...
Using the pollution-index method to assess water quality in the upper Olifants River Catchment, Mpumalanga Province.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The upper Olifants River catchment, situated in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, is one of
the main sources of water for this region. This region face challenges to guarantee future water
security due to intensive land ...
Using geostatistical-hydrogeological approach to develop groundwater monitoring system in South Western Karoo, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Groundwater in the South Western Karoo plays a vital role in the overall water supply in the
region. However, this resource is vulnerable to impacts from anthropogenic and natural
activities. Mitigating the impacts on ...
Hydrogeophysical characterisation of shallow coastal aquifers in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Coastal aquifers present a key groundwater resource for freshwater supply in many
coastal zones of Africa, and its availability is largely driven by the physical
hydrogeological properties. An understanding of the aquifer ...
Assessing Rural domestic water demand and use for local groundwater governance during drought, Halambani area, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Groundwater demand (abstraction) and use during drought continues to be a vital aspect in
rural areas. However, the lack of systematic data to assess the availability, demand and use of
such resource in addition to lack ...