Grain Silos on the Highveld. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
Leaking water pipes account for huge water losses. Source:McKenzie 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
Meeting rural water requirements. Source:DWAF 2002 ( click to enlarge ) |
The Lower Orange River. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
The SASOL refinery at Sasolburg, South Africa. Source:Sasol 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
Mining is an important industry in the basin. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
Compared with irrigated agriculture mining uses very little water. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
Gariep Dam, South Africa. Source:Pyke 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
The Katse-Vaal intake tower, located in the reservoir of Katse Dam, transfers water from Katse Dam, through Muela Power Station to the Vaal River. Source:Vogel 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
Sunset on the Vaal River. Source:Fourie 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
Rafting on the Vaal River is a very popular eco-tourism activity, bringing significant revenue to the region. Source:Fourie 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
Kgalagadi Nature Reserve. Source:©iStockphoto/Smit 2008 ( click to enlarge ) |
Public awareness materials for a South Africa Water Conservation Campaign. Source:Vogel 2011 ( click to enlarge ) |
Conserving water today..... Source:DWAF South Africa 2001 ( click to enlarge ) |
....for future generations. Source:DWAF South Africa 2001 ( click to enlarge ) |
Making water available to every part of the basin. Source:DWAF South Africa 2002 ( click to enlarge ) |
The Orange-Fish transfer tunnel. Source:DWAF South Africa 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
Douglas Weir on the lower Vaal River, where water is transfered to support irrigation in the area around Douglas. Source:DWAF South Africa 2009 ( click to enlarge ) |
Mohale dam is a rock-fill dam constructed on the Senqunyane River that comprises the major component of Lesotho Highlands Phase 1B. Source:Lesotho Highland Development Authority 2006 ( click to enlarge ) |
Mohale Dam is a rock-fill dam located on the Senquyane River in Lesotho. Source:McKenzie 2004 ( click to enlarge ) |