Water Worth Watching

Water is essential to life, used in everything from drinking and hygiene to agriculture and power generation. Our mission is to secure clean water without harming ecosystems, by leveraging both traditional knowledge and innovative solutions.

Join us in exploring and preserving this vital resource.

Our Focus

Awareness

Awareness, in philosophy and psychology, is the perception of internal feelings or external sensory input, tied to consciousness. This introduction to ‘water awareness’ aims to spark discussion. Future topics will cover water scarcity, quality, conservation, economic and climate impacts, and integrating water education into various channels.

Collaboration

Collaboration harnesses human strength, enthusiasm, and knowledge for mutual and societal benefit, driving economic and social gains. Our goal is to unite ideas, people, and technologies, integrating “Greenfield and Brownfield” concepts to enhance knowledge and technology use. Your contributions to this platform are welcomed.

Knowledge

Knowledge involves understanding and sharing concepts to turn dreams into reality. We aim to share water-related knowledge from experts. A robust knowledge management system is vital for balancing water use, provisioning, and recycling. Integrating AI with existing technologies is crucial. Let’s combine awareness, collaboration, and knowledge to improve our quality of life.

Water ESD: Solutions for storage are an easy win

by Billy Engelbrecht | May 9, 2025 | Enterprise and Supplier Development, Social Impact, Water Worth Watching | 0 Comments

400 million litres of water lost each day due to leaks in Johannesburg water infrastructure. This is a startling statistic highlighted in a recent Daily Maverick article which looks at the financial and social impact of poor water infrastructure on the citizens of...

Blending Innovation with Indigenous Wisdom: A Water-Wise Future for South Africa

by Emma Montocchio | February 7, 2025 | Water Worth Watching | 0 Comments

South Africa’s water crisis is no longer a distant threat—it is here. With a growing population, failing infrastructure, pollution, and climate change all placing immense pressure on the country’s water supply, solutions must be both innovative and sustainable. While...

The Fragile Flow: How Lesotho’s Water Crisis Threatens Johannesburg’s Future

by Emma Montocchio | October 30, 2024 | Water Worth Watching | 0 Comments

As South Africa’s population grows, the strain on our water supply becomes increasingly apparent, particularly in urban centres like Johannesburg. One-fifth of the country’s population relies on water from the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), a crucial system...

Gauteng Faces Looming Water Disaster: A Call for Immediate Action

by Emma Montocchio | October 4, 2024 | Water Worth Watching | 0 Comments

As of October 2024, Gauteng is teetering on the brink of a full-scale water crisis. Experts warn that the province could soon face a "Day Zero" scenario, similar to the one narrowly avoided by Cape Town in 2018. Despite various efforts by water authorities, a severe...

Johannesburg’s Water Crisis: A Wake-Up Call for South Africa

by Emma Montocchio | September 27, 2024 | Water Worth Watching | 0 Comments

In an alarming turn of events, Johannesburg, South Africa’s economic powerhouse, has been thrust into a severe water crisis. For the past two weeks, residents of this bustling metropolis have faced unprecedented water shortages, an issue that’s becoming all too...

Harnessing Solar and Alternative Energy for Water Infrastructure

by Montocchio and Kaplan | August 14, 2024 | Water Worth Watching | 0 Comments

As the global population grows and the demand for water increases, ensuring reliable water infrastructure becomes ever more critical. Traditional water pumping systems often rely on grid electricity or diesel generators, which can be costly, environmentally damaging,...

The Intersection of AI and Water Supply: Enhancing Sustainability and Efficiency

by Montocchio and Kaplan | August 14, 2024 | Water Worth Watching | 0 Comments

Water is a fundamental resource for life, economic development, and environmental sustainability. However, the efficient management and equitable distribution of water resources are increasingly challenging due to factors like climate change, population growth, and...

ZZ2 Family Business: A Century-Old Empire

by Montocchio and Kaplan | July 16, 2024 | Water Worth Watching | 1 Comment

A Legacy Spanning Over 100 Years The ZZ2 Family Business, founded by Mr. Willem Van Zyl, is a massive agricultural empire with over a century of history and a valuation exceeding R1.1 billion. This conglomerate is known for its diverse agricultural products,...

Durban’s Beaches in Crisis: How Can We Turn the Tide?

by Montocchio and Kaplan | July 16, 2024 | Water Worth Watching | 0 Comments

Recent findings from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) have raised alarming concerns about the safety of our cherished coastal environments, along the KZN coastlines. The Institute for Water and Wastewater Technology (IWWT) conducted comprehensive water...

Water Worth Watching Introduction: The Essential Elixir for Life

by Montocchio and Kaplan | July 4, 2024 | Water Worth Watching | 0 Comments

"Thousands have lived without love, not one without water." — W. H. Auden, Poet. Water! The essential elixir for life has been available on planet Earth in its various forms of frozen, liquid, and gas. The range of emotions people have for water flows from love to...

Water Security Challenges Linger but Solutions Abound

by Emma Montocchio | May 25, 2024 | Innovation, Social Impact, Water Worth Watching

Acknowledging the Investec Insights and Proposing a Water Waste Recovery Solution South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture regarding its water security and innovative thinking around capture, recycling and re-use of water is now a priority issue. As...

Navigating South Africa’s Water Crisis: Seeking Sustainable Solutions Beyond Supply Expansion

by Emma Montocchio | Apr 16, 2024 | Social Impact, Water Worth Watching

As South Africa grapples with the looming threat of a water crisis, the national government is pushing forward with ambitious plans to broaden water sources. However, amidst these efforts, experts caution that merely expanding supply systems without addressing...

KaacKai | Technology All Ranges

by Emma Montocchio | Apr 12, 2024 | Enterprise and Supplier Development, Innovation, Water Worth Watching

New innovative water-waste recovery technology. The latest Kaackai video unveils their revolutionary smart wastewater recovery pods, designed to recover 98% of high-quality clean water from sewage for reuse. These plug-and-play pods are available in various modular...

Kaackai teams up with City of Cape Town for water solutions

by Marc Ashton | Sep 17, 2023 | Innovation, Social Impact, Water Worth Watching

Water is the next battlefield for infrastructure investment and our partners from Kaackai have teamed up with the City of Cape Town to deliver an Innovative Decentralised Wastewater Treatment offering. This international technology is steadily gaining traction in...