 Groundwater Resource Assessment II
In late 2003, the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry (DWAF) of South Africa initiated the Groundwater Phase 2 Project, which is aimed at the quantification of the groundwater resources of South Africa on a national scale. The project has been carried out by a consortium of consultants comprising SRK Consulting, GEOSS, WSM and CSIR (SGWC) in close collaboration with key DWAF personnel and was completed in June 2005. Algorithms have been developed for the estimation of storage, recharge, base flow and the impact of the reserve and present groundwater used has been recorded. The results, in addition to methodology, include several valuable datasets and maps and will provide input to various levels of planning and management of water resources once reviewed and verified. The data, information and paper copies of technical reports can be obtained from georequests@dwaf.gov.za.
Geohydrological Reports
Geohydrological Reports are available at http://www.dwaf.gov.za/ghreport, using 'Guest' as User Name and 'guest001' as password. This will enable the user to search the system. Alternatively mail your requests to georequests@dwaf.gov.za.
Guidelines and Standards
- Minimum Standards and Guidelines for Groundwater Development in Water Services and Sanitation Projects, April 1997
A set of guidelines relating to the siting, drilling, equipping and testing of boreholes.
Groundwater Master Plans
Hydrogeological Maps Brochures
The following brochures for hydrogeological map sheets are available at R50 each. Please mail your queries and orders to georequests@dwaf.gov.za. Listed below are abstracts from the available brochures.
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