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The average American uses 2 200 gallons of water a day. That is a whopping 8 338 litres of water. South Africans have a water footprint of around 908 gallons (3 441 litres) of water per person per day.   Keeping in mind that there are approximately 5 ...

With tomorrow being National Woman’s day we would like to acknowledge all the women out there. The mothers. The sisters. The daughters.  We honour you for your bravery, your resilience and the work that you do.  We honour you for your dedication and ...

Our use of water is not limited only to what comes out of the tap – it includes water used in the production of food, energy and most of the products we take for granted.  Saving water is therefore about much more than simply closing a tap, it is lin ...

“Oh yes” the other drop replied.  “This is not all that new to me.  I’ve been recycled through this plant a couple of times.” The little drop of water seemed to have made a new friend, something that made him feel a whole lot better.“Look,” his new f ...

With National Science week upon us, we thought we’d take a look at what it entails... The National Science Week is an annual event, initiated by the Department of Science and Technology, which aims to showcase and communicate awareness in science. T ...

This week we are once again exploring the career of the Water or Wastewater Process Controller.  As we all know by now, these professionals play a vital role in managing our water resources by controlling the treatment processes linked to the purific ...

Even though most of the particles had settled to the bottom of the Sedimentation Tank, a term he only got to know much later in his journey, the little drop still saw a few fine particles around him.  "What are these still doing here?" he heard a few ...

There are a multitude of careers linked to the Water Sector  (Click here for more details).  Today we look at what it takes to have a career as a Water or Wastewater Process Controller.So, what does it take, what do I have to do to be able to go into ...

As we have already touched on Wastewater Treatment , we will be turning our attention toward the amazing processes at work within Water Treatment Works. These works have been designed to transform dirty water from a river or dam into potable water th ...

The little drop of water watched the particles as they passed him by. No longer were they inside of him. They were in front of him. Another thing he noticed was that the particles were clumping together. As if they were being drawn to each other. ...

We don’t often think about water and what happens to it before it reaches our taps.  Neither do we give any thought to the water that leaves our homes. And  how often do we think about the professionals who are constantly attending to and monitoring ...

Less than 3% of the world’s water supply is fresh and only three-tenths of a percent is available for human use. This is all we have. Although it may seem as if water is quite accessible, nearly one billion people lack access to clean, safe water a ...

A Water Treatment Plant? The little drop of water was confused. So far, he gathered it was a place where various kinds of droplets were gathered in on place. Outside he heard words like Coagulation and Flocculation being thrown around. None of it mad ...

Water is the essence of life. We fully depend on it to survive. Without water, the world would cease to exist. These molecules that are crucial to our existence are preserved by an army of men and women who stand vigilant in their service to human ...

The little drop of water was on the move again. This time his journey was a lot more aggressive. He heard loud noises coming from every direction. He felt himself being tossed around in various directions as the world around him became darker and ...

Today is World Environment Day! World Environment Day is celebrated annually to address huge environmental issues affecting the planet today. Every year the celebration is planned according to the selected theme to make the campaign effective. This y ...

The drops of water that surrounded him were filled with bitterness. Not one of them were nice to him. They were all clear and looked all sparkly from afar, but talking to them was anything but pleasant.  Why? He wondered. Why were they so differe ...

Day in and day out, water and waste water professional operators work hard to provide our communities with clean and safe water. They go above and beyond to provide safe quality water services where needed. (http://www.metsi.co.za/Services ) Becaus ...

The little drop of water heard the murmurings around him. News was spreading. Water droplets have been disappearing rapidly. As soon as they reached a certain point in their journey, they were gone. One moment they were there, the next they were g ...

The wastewater treatment process can be a complex one. The journey starts wherever you “pull the chain” or allow water to run down the drain and ends when treated effluent is discharged back into the receiving environment.  Without wastewater tre ...

“What now?” The little water droplet thought to himself. What happens next? He didn’t have the answer to that. In fact, that was a question he asked quite often, yet it has never been answered. Each time he asked, he had to wait and see what would ...

Recently it was announced that Durban beaches will be re-opened following a severe sewage leak. Various activities were cancelled as a result of this leak, including an international surfing competition. Fortunately, it has been announced that variou ...

A lot of people just turn on the tap without putting much thought into how that water actually came to reach their tap. There is in fact a complex process, one that the unsung heroes we know as Process Controllers are responsible for, to ensure th ...

South Africa, as the rest of the world, is becoming increasingly more aware of the need to protect our environment. Fortunately, numerous water and wastewater treatment processes exist specifically for this reason.  Here at Enviro Metsi, Water Treatm ...

With winter approaching quickly, the shortage of water in South Africa still remains a great concern. A warning was released by The Department of Water and Sanitation, calling communities to be intentional about conserving water. Winter brings rainfa ...

Water is the basis of life. Without water, we won’t survive. However, on a planet covered in water, only a small fraction is available for us to use. To make things worse, over a billion people don’t have access to safe drinking water while over 3 ...

The first Earth Day was a “teach-in” focused on engaging thousands of students on a sunny, spring day in 1970 to help address the environmental crises of the day. Today, International Earth Day is global day of action, celebrated in over 190 countrie ...

It has finally arrived - our website has been completely redesigned and we are ready to bring you a variety of new functions and features Please visit www.metsi.co.za to explore the site and what it has to offer (and please let us know if you find a ...