Access to clean water is crucial for the health of the public. Whether you use it for drinking, food preparation, personal and domestic hygiene, growing food, income generation or recreational activities, it plays a vital role in keeping us healthy and safe. However, people living in under-resourced settings often have limited access to clean water and sanitation. Vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly and those with pre-existing ill health conditions are at an increased risk of water-related illnesses.

• Reduce exposure of children to TOXIC METALS
• Reduce your family's risk of lead exposure
• Lead in ceramic ware
• Prevent lead poisoning- Wash your hands very well after handling guns or bullets (Sign)

This sampling guide was developed solely for the purposes of the SAMRC wastewater surveillance and research programme. Users are advised that this guide has not been evaluated for purposes beyond the current scope of the SAMRC research programme on wastewater surveillance for SARS-CoV-2. This is a working draft which is updated as required.

View the complete Wastewater Sampling Guide: Passive sampling

This sampling guide was developed solely for the purposes of the SAMRC wastewater surveillance. Users are advised that this guide has not been evaluated for purposes beyond the current scope of the SAMRC research programme on wastewater surveillance for SARSCoV-2. This is a working draft which is updated as required.

View the complete Wastewater Sampling Guide: Grab sampling

Melting lead to make fishing sinkers is very dangerous!

Along its long coastline, as well as its rivers and lakes, many South Africans practice fishing for commercial, subsistence and recreational purposes. Fishing, as well as diving, often involves the melting of lead to make sinkers or weights. Unfortunately, many people melt lead without realizing that it can cause serious contamination of the environment. The practice is also highly hazardous to the health of those melting lead, as well as their families and friends.

Spring is here and the sun is back – whether it’s hiding behind the clouds or out in full swing!

But sun health for our little ones is anything but straightforward and we need to learn how to educate those around us and at our children’s schools about what our child needs to protect their delicate skin. 

Is there a difference between sunscreen and sunblock?

What about the SPF level?

And how does it help against heat stroke on those hot school sports days?