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Groundwater Resource Assessment II
In late 2003, the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) of South Africa initiated the
Groundwater Phase 2 Project, which is aimed
at the quantification of the groundwater resources of South Africa on a national
scale. The project has been carried out by a consortium of consultants comprising
SRK Consulting, GEOSS, WSM and CSIR (SGWC) in close collaboration with key DWS personnel
and was completed in June 2005. Algorithms have been developed for the estimation
of storage, recharge, base flow and the impact of the reserve and present groundwater
used has been recorded. The results, in addition to methodology, include several valuable datasets and maps and will provide input to various levels of planning
and management of water resources once reviewed and verified. The data, information and paper copies of technical reports can be obtained from
georequests@dws.gov.za.
Geohydrological Reports
Geohydrological Reports are available at https://www.dws.gov.za/ghreport/Default.aspx.
Users will be able to search the system. Alternatively mail your requests to georequests@dws.gov.za.
Research, Development & Implementation in South Africa
Water Resources Monitoring in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site, Gauteng Province, South Africa
The Annual National State of Water Resources Report
Review, Evaluation and Optimisation of the National Water Resources Monitoring Network
Policy and Strategy
- The Groundwater Strategy, 2010 [PDF
- 16.2 MB]
The Groundwater Strategy is divided into a series of themes or chapters, each of
which has a number of recommended actions which address the challenges raised in
the theme. The Strategy is designed as an input document to the National Water
Resource Strategy (NWRS) 2nd edition.
Guidelines and Standards
- Minimum Standards and Guidelines for Groundwater Development in Water Services and
Sanitation Projects, April 1997
A set of guidelines relating to the siting, drilling, equipping and testing of boreholes.
- A series of posters about groundwater and our health. It is an interactive teaching
tool and must be used with the Teacher's Guide.
- National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 (ACT No.
107 of 1998).
- Groundwater Guidance: South African - Danish Strategic Water Sector Cooperation Programme
The Groundwater Guidance Documents were developed by Water Research Commission in collaboration with the South African-Danish Strategic Water Sector Cooperation programme to support the development of supportive management tools that can ensure a sustainable and cost-effective groundwater supply scheme management in South Africa as part of the water supply mix.
Groundwater Master Plans
General Documentation
Hydrogeological Maps Brochures Map Series - 1: 500 000 scale
The following brochures for hydrogeological map sheets are available in hardcopy at a cost of applicable posting fees.
Please mail your queries and orders to
georequests@dws.gov.za. Listed below are abstracts from the available brochures.
Hydrogeological Maps Brochures: Map Series - 1: 250 000 scale
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