Water is a scares resource in SA, and due to climate change will become even more scares as rainfall patterns change resulting in more droughts and more floods as rainfall events are forecast to decrease in frequency increases in intensity. In addition the water sector contributes to climate change by having high embodied energy due principally to pumping. In spite of this our municipalities and industries continue to squander and pollute the water we do have. While part of the solution lies in supply side investments in infrastructure, the real change is required in relation to water efficiency, waste water treatment and recycling, and the Sustainable Water Seminar will focus on these.

National and Local Government, Provincial
Government and Municipalities
Engineers and Consultants
Municipal Managers
Key Industry Players & Industry Consultants
Water Boards
Water Sector Stakeholders and Decision Makers
Water Utilities Managers and Operators
Water Supply Organizations
Training and Academic Institutions, Stakeholders
and Students
Technology Researchers and Manufacturers
Environmental Consultants & Contractors
Mines & Quarries
Investors And Financiers
Municipal Water Engineers
Plant Managers, Operators And Technicians
Health Officials
Architects and Town Planners
Ngo’s
Property Owners and Building Managers
Water Research Institutions
Water Treatment Specialists
Water Infrastructure Suppliers
Water & Effluent Managers
Scientists & Laboratories
Water Flow and Management Product Manufacturers
Suppliers & Manufacturers
Factories – Water Managers, Water Engineers
Equipment Suppliers and Manufacturers
Food & Beverage Companies
Wineries & Fresh Produce – Water & Effluent Managers
Eskom – Power Station Managers, Water Engineers

Some companies are leading the way in relation to water efficient approaches and technologies
by redsigning systems and implementing alternative methods that use no water or less water.
This module invites key thinkers, practitioners and policy makers to share their insights and
experiences with delegates who will learn more about opportunities to reduce water usage.

Programme Overview

Session 1: Water realities in SA, now and projected into the future
9:00 – 9:15 Opening
9:15 – 9:35
Topic: Supply vs demand, a provincial overview
9:35 – 9:55
Topic: Forecast effect of Climate Change on the water resource
9:55 – 10:15
Topic: Climate change adaptation as to relates to the water sector
10:15 – 10:30
Panel discussion on adaptation
10:30 – 11:00
Tea
Session 2: Water efficient approaches
11:00 – 11:20
Topic: Leading thinking and best practice in relation to reducing water use in high demand industries
11:20 – 11:40
Topic: Case study Coka Cola
11:40 – 12:00
Topic: Case study 2
12.00 – 12:30
Panel Discussion on efficient approaches and technologies
12.30 – 14:00
Lunch

Treating poluted water and reusing it is another way companies are innovating their approachesto reduce water demand. This module invites leading companies and municipalities to share their ideas about what can be achieved in this regard. Leading thinkers will be on hand to engage and in teract with delegates on this important topic.

Programme Overview

Session 3: Water quality, effluent, and best practices in on-site water treatment
14:00 – 14:20
Topic: Overview of water quality in SA by province
14:20 – 14:40
Topic: Industries contributing to diminishing water quality – projection
14:40 – 15:00
Topic: Best practice approaches to on site water treatment
15:00 – 15:30
Topic: Panel discussion on water quality
15:30 – 15:40
Water break

Session 4: Water recycling

15:40 – 16:00
Topic: What are the most prominent opportunities for water reuse and recycling in SA
16:00 – 16:20
Topic: Case study 1
16:20 – 16:40
Topic: Case study 2
16:40 – 17:00
Panel Discussion on water recycling in SA
17:00 – 19:00 Networking function