Tag: groundwater
Contaminated land – remediation fails without broader context
Contaminated land is rarely a contained technical problem. A site may have a defined boundary on a map. However, its risks can change as groundwater moves, land use shifts, climate conditions become less predictable and surrounding land uses change over time.
Tailoring sanitation solutions in informal settlements
In South Africa, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to public sanitation has proven inadequate in addressing the unique needs of informal settlements. Informal settlements continue to grow, and residents are increasingly seeking in-house sanitation solutions that provide privacy and dignity.
Water – the emerging precious resource
Wenn du mich siehst, dann weine - “If you see me, then weep”. This is a startling message to stumble upon, carved into one of numerous 'hunger stones' in various European rivers. The hunger stones were medieval traditions indicating when a river's levels have dropped so low that famine will follow.
