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Studying groundwater use in Ceres, South Africa

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Countries: India
Basins: Godavari
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Sustainable Production (SDG 12.4)
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Sustainable Withdrawals
Progress to Date: NA Reduction in water usage
Services Needed: Stakeholder engagement & facilitation
Desired Partner: City
Language: English
Start & End Dates: Jan. 01, 2016  »  Ongoing
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Contextual Condition(s): PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought
Additional Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Beneficiaries: Local communities / domestic users
Planning & Implementation Time: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: corporate
Project Challenges: Other
Project Source: CEO Water Mandate
Profile Completion: 90%

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It has also become apparent that in the Ceres region, coupled with recurrent drought, issues of groundwater are increasingly becoming a problem for the farmers. Groundwater is usually used for emergency water but in Ceres particularly, farmers are very dependent on groundwater for irrigation throughout the year. Many farmers throughout the Ceres area installed boreholes, which meant that groundwater was being depleted at an unknown rate. As a result, Woolworths, together wit…

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It has also become apparent that in the Ceres region, coupled with recurrent drought, issues of groundwater are increasingly becoming a problem for the farmers. Groundwater is usually used for emergency water but in Ceres particularly, farmers are very dependent on groundwater for irrigation throughout the year. Many farmers throughout the Ceres area installed boreholes, which meant that groundwater was being depleted at an unknown rate. As a result, Woolworths, together with the Titus Irrigation Board, the Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency (BGCMA), LandCare and WWF-SA commissioned a study to understand groundwater at the Breede river source. Using data loggers (electronic devices used to store data over time), we will further unpack the long-term and short-term groundwater level trends to understand the aquiferÕs sustainable use levels.
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Basin and/or Contextual Conditions: PHYSICAL: Water scarcity or drought
Project Benefits: Raised awareness of challenges among water users
Indirect or Direct Beneficiaries: Local communities / domestic users
Months & Implementing: More than 3 years
Financial Resources: Between $10,000 - $50,000 USD
Primary Funding Source: Corporate funding
Challenges: Other

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About Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is IndiaÕs leading provider of scientifically proven oral care products with multiple benefits at various price points. The range includes toothpastes, toothpowder, toothbrushes and mouthwashes under the "Colgate" brand, as well as a specialized range of dental therapies under the banner of Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals. The Company also provides a range of personal care products under the ÔPalmoliveÕ brand name. Colgate has been ranked as IndiaÕs #1 Most Trusted Brand across all categories for six consecutive years from 2003 to 2007 and from 2011-2016 by Brand EquityÕs Most Trusted Brand Survey. To know more about Colgate, please visit www.colgate.co.in About Water For People Founded in 1991, Water For People is a global nonprofit organization working in more than 30 districts across nine countries in Latin America, Asia, and Africa to achieve lasting quality water and sanitation services. Water For PeopleÕs work in India began in 1996 with projects in West Bengal. Since that time, Water For People programming has evolved to best encompass the most pressing needs around water, sanitation and hygiene issues impacting Indians. With offices located in Delhi and Kolkata, Water For People is focused on reaching everyone in the operating districts of Sheohar, Patharpratima, and Sagar Island with water and sanitation services that are sustainably managed to ensure that they provide such access forever.

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Woolworths Holdings (South Africa) (Organization)

www.woolworths.co.za

Woolworths Holdings Limited is an investment holding company, listed on the JSE Limited since 1997. It operates mainly through two subsidiaries, Woolworths (Proprietary) Limited and Country Road Limited and through a joint venture, Woolworths Financial Services (Proprietary) Limited. Caring for … Learn More

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