Gauteng Smallholder December 2015-January 2016 | Page 44

WATER CRISIS

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multiplying in the nutrient-rich
water.
As far as pH is concerned, the
level of alkalinity the water
reaches is related to the
proportion of soap (being
alkaline) in the water in the
first place, related to the
proportions of acids such as
vinegar, wine etc.
At this stage it is fit to be used
on your garden or lawn, either
directly through a hose or
leisloot, or through sprayers.
The slope and layout of your
garden, and your ingenuity
with pumps and piping will
inform your decision as to
how you want to use the
water.
To render the water potable to
livestock and legally safe (after
testing by a laboratory to
certify it so) for discharge into
a watercourse r \]Z\