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The use of well log data in the creation of 3D geological maps
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Three-dimensional (3D) graphic representations of geographic environments have become commonplace in a range of elds. These representations are often an attempt to represent both geographic forms, as well as the ... -
Using citizen science in monitoring groundwater levels to improve local groundwater governance, West coast, South Africa
(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
(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
(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 hydrogeochemistry and geophysical techniques to determine the extent of connectivity between Langerban road and Elandsfontein aquifer system, West Coast, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)The heterogeneity in groundwater systems suggest that not all aquifers are connected in groundwater systems. This study is about the interaction between aquifers within groundwater system. Langebaan Road and Elandsfontein ... -
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 water law enforcement to demonstrate the effectiveness of regulations for the protection of water resources
(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 ... -
A water balance approach to groundwater recharge estimation in Montagu area of the Western Klein Karoo
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The Western Klein Karoo-Montagu area is located in the mid-eastern of the Western Cape Province , South Africa. In most of the study areas within semi-arid climatic zone , groundwater plays an important role in meeting ... -
The water footprint of selected crops within the Olifants/Doorn Catchment, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Rapidly increasing global population is adding more pressure to the agricultural sector to produce more food to meet growing demands. However the sector is already faced with a challenge to reduce freshwater utilisation ... -
Water quality trends in the Eerste River, Western Cape, 1990 - 2005
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)The Eerste River is a river system which has, over the years, been subjected to human interference. The purpose of this study was to investigatge temporal and spatial trends in the water quality of the Eerste River between ... -
Water use productivity of the rooibos tea crop in the winter rainfall region, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Aspalathus linearis, commonly known as rooibos or red tea, is one of the well-known herbal tea beverages in South Africa. A. linearis is known for its medicinal, economic, traditional and ecological values. This leguminous ...