By: Matthew Wood – staff writer

When the opportunity arose for the team at Xylem Water Solutions South Africa to take part in the Rotary Family Health Days beginning May, they jumped at the chance. The team hosted community members at their stand at Emthonjeni community centre in Zandspruit over three days, teaching them to avoid the spread of germs through proper hand-washing techniques.

By: Busisiwe Dhlamini – senior staff writer

Typical water losses in municipalities vary between 30%-45%, mostly from ageing distribution systems and broken or leaking plumbing fixtures such as taps and toilets. To reduce these losses, the department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWA) has set a target of a 15% reduction of municipal water use by 2015.