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Identification, separation and quantification of persistent organic pollutants using capillary electrophoresis
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Water quality deterioration and scarcity can be attributed to natural causes and anthropogenic activities which include climate change and an incessant industrialisation, yet with lack of functional and reliable wastewater ...
Developing an integrated remotely sensed framework for the detection and monitoring of seasonally-flooded wetlands in semi-arid environments of southern Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on earth; they cover approximately 4-6% of the earth’s surface and offer critical eco-hydrological services. However, these ecosystems are under threat from anthropogenic ...
Assessing effectiveness of groundwater remediation technologies to a coastal aquifer within an urban environment in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Reverse Osmosis technology as an example of ex-situ groundwater remediation technologies. The Cape Flats Aquifer System, an urban coastal system, was used as a case study. ...
Identification and prioritization of areas for riparian buffer restoration in the Sout River catchment, Overberg District, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
River catchments in areas dominated by agricultural activities are prone to contamination by
nutrient-rich sediments whereby phosphorus is most concern. Phosphorus binds to fine
sediments and gets transported to the ...
Green drop programme in South Africa: The role of institutional commitment in sustainable water resources management: Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Incentive-based regulation is a key driver of change to improve wastewater management and
sustainable water resource management. Although the Green Drop Certification program has
existed since 2009, no academic studies ...