Water Conservation

Protect the Resource. Extend Every Drop.

Southern Africa’s water scarcity is structural, not seasonal. We help municipalities, developers, and institutions reduce consumption, recover water for reuse, and build systems that remain viable as climate pressure intensifies.

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A resource under permanent stress.​

South Africa is a water-scarce country by global definition, yet demand continues to grow while supply infrastructure ages and climate variability increases. Conservation is no longer optional; it is an engineering imperative.

Structural Water Scarcity

South Africa ranks among the world's 30 most water-stressed nations. Available freshwater per capita has declined steadily for decades, with no reversal in sight without active intervention.

Rising Demand, Shrinking Supply

Urbanisation and population growth are driving consumption upward while prolonged drought cycles reduce reservoir yields and groundwater recharge rates.

Missed Reuse Opportunities

Treated effluent and stormwater runoff are routinely discharged as waste, despite being viable sources for industrial, agricultural, and potable reuse applications.

Regulatory Pressure to Conserve

DWS Water Conservation and Water Demand Management (WCWDM) requirements compel municipalities to demonstrate measurable progress, without necessarily having the in-house capacity to deliver.

Conservation engineered for Southern Africa

We design and implement water conservation programmes grounded in hydrology, infrastructure analysis, and on-the-ground realities, not generic policy frameworks.

Water Loss Control

Systematic programmes to identify, quantify, and reduce real losses within distribution networks. We combine hydraulic analysis, field investigation, and infrastructure assessment to close the gap between water produced and water billed.

Rainwater Harvesting

Feasibility assessment, system design, and implementation of rainwater collection infrastructure for municipal, industrial, and residential applications, reducing potable demand at the point of use.

Reuse & Recycling Systems

Engineering solutions that transform wastewater, greywater, and process effluent into productive secondary water sources, reducing reliance on potable supply and lowering discharge volumes.

Municipal Water Efficiency

Structured efficiency programmes that help municipalities meet WCWDM obligations, combining demand analysis, by-law support, consumer engagement, and reporting frameworks that satisfy DWS requirements.

Let's Build a More Water-Secure Future​

Whether you're responding to a DWS compliance requirement, reducing demand on an overstretched system, or planning long-term supply resilience, we're ready to help.
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Engineering solutions that hold water​

Re-Solve is a specialist engineering consultancy delivering measurable solutions to water and infrastructure challenges across Southern Africa. Our work is grounded in technical excellence, data-backed strategies, and a firm commitment to public value. We collaborate with municipalities, government agencies, and development partners to solve complex infrastructure problems, focusing on practical outcomes like revenue enhancement, water loss reduction, and asset efficiency.
SANS & DWS compliant
Collaborative Approach
Practical Outcomes
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