Namibia water reclamation system

  • 2022 - Prior to sand filtration, caustic soda and potassium permanganate are added to the partially clean water to facilitate the oxidation and precipitation of dissolved iron and manganese on the filter bed.
    Freddie Clayton

    What The World Can Learn From Africa’s ‘Cradle Of Water Reclamation’

    As one of the driest countries in sub-Saharan Africa, Namibia is no stranger to water scarcity issues. Since 2012, the southern African country – known for its sprawling arid landscapes and limited seasonal rainfall – has declared four national emergencies due to extreme drought events. But this problem is not a recent phenomenon. Fifty-five years […]

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