The potential of stormwater harvesting in Cape Town

How can high resolution continuous data support stormwater harvesting in Cape Town? A high resolution remote monitoring instrument designed by researchers at the University of Cape Town measured 42ML of stormwater in an urban river over a five hour period during a 25mm rainfall event - a 10th of Cape Town's daily potable water requirement! . We can use data like this to answer questions such as how to capture, store and manage stormwater to augment our potable water supply.

Fahad Aziz, Future Water, MSc student

For more information contact Fahad Aziz on AZZFAH002@myuct.ac.za