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An assessment of the influence of water allocation on sustainable water resources management: A case study of the Nyando river basin, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Water problems prevalent in the Nyando River Basin are due to an ineffective water allocation
system and lack of adequate conditions for implementation of sustainable integrated water
resources management (IWRM) strategies. ...
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 ...
A comparison of Remotely-Sensed Precipitation Estimates with observed data from rain Gauges in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Precipitation data are critical for management of water resources. Precipitation can be
measured through ground measurement by means of rain gauges and by remote sensing
techniques. Rain gauges often give accurate measurements, ...
An assessment of water use by Acacia longifolia trees occurring within the hillslopes and riparian zone of the Heuningnes Catchment, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The increasing expansion of Acacia longifolia trees along the riparian zones in South Africa
demands an urgent intervention as the species is listed in the National Environmental
Management: Biodiversity Act (2004). This ...
Geochemical and Petrographic Characterization of the Transition Boundary between the MG2 package to MG3 package at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine, Bushveld Complex, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This study area is situated within the Eastern Bushveld complex at Dwarsrivier chrome mine, which is approximately 30 km from Steelpoort and 60km from Lydenburg in the Mpumalanga province. The primary aim of the project ...
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 ...
Application of enviromental and hydrochemical analysis to characterize flow dynamics in the Sakumo Wetland, Ghana
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
This research focused on understanding the current hydrogeology of the Sakumo wetland by
developing a conceptual flow model and simulating the groundwater flow system. The purpose of
the model is to assist in understanding ...
Reservoir Characterization of well A-F1, Block 1, Orange Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The Orange basin is relatively underexplored with 1 well per every 4000km2 with only the
Ububhesi gas field discovery. Block 1 is largely underexplored with only 3 wells drilled in the
entire block and only well A?F1 inside ...
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 ...