Browsing Department of Earth Science by Author "Kanyerere, Thokozani"
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Investigating the impact of effluent from wastewater treatment works on river water quality, Baths River, Caledon, Western Cape, South Africa
Zama, Nosipho (University of Western Cape, 2021)South Africa is facing a problem of many municipal waste water treatment works (WWTW) not working efficiently. The environmental impacts of poorly treated effluents on receiving water bodies have required special attention ... -
Investigating the role of groundwater - surface water connectivity in supporting non-perennial river systems, Sandveld, Western Cape, South Africa
Pietersen, Raven Jesse (University of the Western Cape, 2021)Non-perennial rivers are characterised by a discontinuous and variable hydrological flow regime which may retreat to form isolated pools along the watercourse during prolonged dry periods. The resulting spatio-temporal ... -
Investigation of deep groundwater flow systems in the Main Karoo Basin of South Africa
Maceba, Thandokazi (University of the Western Cape, 2017)The improvement in hydraulic fracturing techniques resulted in the exploitation of natural gas associated with low-permeability of organic-rich shale formations in the United States. South Africa has prospective shale gas ... -
The use of derivative analysis and aquifer parameter estimation to refine a conceptual model: A case study approach, Western Cape, South Africa
Nyakeni, Siyanda Suzan (University of Western Cape, 2021)Hydrogeological characterization of an aquifer system is a first step to determine groundwater quantity, yield potential, socio-economic value, storage capacity and aquifer transmissivity properties of an aquifer as a water ... -
Using citizen science in monitoring groundwater levels to improve local groundwater governance, West coast, South Africa
Ajoge, David Omeiza (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Monitoring of groundwater levels provides a basis for assessing the availability of water in aquifers, thereby informing the decisions on abstraction and uses of such water for various purposes. It provides an understanding ... -
Using coupled atmospheric-unsaturated zone model to quantify groundwater recharge to the Table Mountain Group Aquifer system, George, South Africa
Tuswa, Nangamso (University of the Western Cape, 2019)The current study aimed at providing groundwater recharge estimates in a fractured rock aquifer environment that is occupied by pine plantation and indigenous forests in order to improve the understanding of the effect of ... -
Using geostatistical-hydrogeological approach to develop groundwater monitoring system in South Western Karoo, South Africa
Gaffoor, Zaheed (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 ... -
Using the pollution-index method to assess water quality in the upper Olifants River Catchment, Mpumalanga Province.
Oberholster, Petrus Fredrik (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 water law enforcement to demonstrate the effectiveness of regulations for the protection of water resources
Smith, Farrel (University of the Western Cape, 2021)The South African National Water Act attracted attention of the international water community as one of the most reformist pieces of water legislation in the world, and a major step forward in the transformation of the ...