A technical buyer’s guide from The Chemistry Solutions Company (TCSC) Access to reliable drinking water testing is often the deciding factor between a successful WASH intervention and a costly failure. For NGOs, municipalities, mining operations, disaster-response agencies, and government departments running decentralised water programmes, a fixed laboratory isn’t always an Read more
TCSC Water Quality Intelligence Series Aquaculture Intelligence · July 2026 In aquaculture, water is not the environment the animal lives in. It is the medium through which every stressor, every pathogen, and every metabolic waste product is delivered directly to the gill. The difference between a productive system and a Read more
TCSC Water Quality Intelligence Series Pre-Treatment Intelligence · June 2026 The moment a sample is taken after treatment, you have a compliance record. The moment it is taken before treatment, you have a decision-making tool. The difference between those two positions is the difference between reporting and responding. By Lesley Read more
[2024-07-11] | Draft for Public Comment | SABS/TC 147 Water South Africa’s drinking water quality framework is on the verge of its most significant overhaul in nearly a decade. The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), through its Technical Committee SABS/TC 147 Water, has released SANS 241 Edition 7 as Read more
WATER · PROPERTY · SOUTH AFRICA As municipal infrastructure deteriorates across the country, water security has quietly become one of the most powerful — and overlooked — determinants of property value. May 2026 · South African context by The Chemistry Solutions Company When South Africans evaluate a property — whether Read more
South Africa’s water sector is facing a defining moment. Across major economic hubs and coastal regions, a combination of aging infrastructure, systemic municipal failures, and severe climate-induced weather events is pushing the national water supply grid to its limits [4, 9]. In response, academic institutions, human rights organizations, and national Read more
In an era of increasing environmental complexity and aging infrastructure, water quality is no longer something that can be taken for granted. Whether it is for a family home, a commercial facility, or an industrial plant, water is the primary foundation of health, safety, and operational efficiency. However, a single Read more
In an age of environmental unpredictability and varying infrastructure quality, the water we use—whether for drinking, manufacturing, or irrigation—is rarely a constant. From municipal fluctuations to the unique chemical makeup of private boreholes, understanding your starting point is the only way to ensure safety and efficiency. To move beyond guesswork Read more
In many regions, access to clean, safe water is not just a utility—it is a daily challenge. While large-scale infrastructure projects are vital, the immediate safety of a community often rests in the hands of those on the ground. Real change happens when individuals are equipped with the knowledge and Read more
Investing in a water treatment plant—whether for a large industrial facility, a housing estate, or a commercial development—is a significant capital commitment. However, the true value of the system isn’t in the hardware itself, but in the quality of the water it produces. In many cases, there is a gap Read more