Rhodes University’s plan for a secure water future

FOLLOWING years of sustained water challenges that at times threatened the academic project and the standing of the University, Rhodes University is making significant progress in its efforts to reduce reliance on municipal water supply and ensure long-term water security on its campus.

- STAFF REPORTER

The University’s world-renowned Institute for Water Research (IWR) has been investigating alternative water sources and infrastructure improvements to create a sustainable and resilient water system in support of Rhodes University’s research and academic project.

The University’s interdisciplinary water security process is being developed through scientific, engineering, and people-centred processes, to assess the potential for increasing supplemental water supply for the University.

“This is a very exciting undertaking for the University and for Makhanda,” said head of hydrology at the institute.

“The mission-critical project is an opportunity to give value to the University because we are invested in Rhodes University’s long-term water security and continued success. It was also an opportunity to apply our research back home and to collaborate across disciplines to deliver value,” said head of hydrology at the institute, in June Tanner.