Ground Water Division of GSSA

Professionals for the responsible management and development of groundwater

Membership

Our members specialize and practice in groundwater specific fields, have a recognised qualification and are professionally registered by SACNASP.

Scientific Information

All our Professional Membership subscribe to both GSSA and SACNASP Code of Conduct

Ground Water Division of GSSA

Professionals for the responsible management and development of groundwater

Membership

Our members specialize and practice in groundwater specific fields, have a recognised qualification and are professionally registered by SACNASP.

Scientific Information

All our Professional Membership subscribe to both GSSA and SACNASP Code of Conduct

Upcoming events

Groundwater Modelling Course 2024

30 Oct 2024 08:00 - 01 Nov 2024 16:00
Stellenbosch University
Training course
  • Groundwater Modelling
  • FEFLOW
This Short Learning Programme is designed for all professionals within the groundwater industry, specifically wanting an introduction to both theory and practical groundwater modelling skills.

The 12th International Symposium on Managed Aquifer Recharge (ISMAR)

28 Apr 2025 08:00 - 02 May 2025 16:00
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Conference
  • Managed aquifer recharge
This symposium will open the doors of opportunity to the rest of the world’s MAR experts and academics to come to South Africa, showcase their specialities, and form the African connections that can…

GEOCONGRESS 2025 (GSSA, UFS)

24 Jun 2025 08:00 - 27 Jun 2025 16:00
University of the Free State Campus
Conference
  • Geoscience
  • Environmental Geology
  • Groundwater
The Geocongress is a prestigious biennial academic event that convenes leading academics, students, and industry experts from across the Republic of South Africa.

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Access to speakers' lectures. Access to a network.

Opportunity to vote for the GWD Chair and Executive Committee and attendance at the yearly AGM meetings.

Sector Partners / Associations

Groundwater Kids Foundation

Promoting and supporting groundwater educational practices and outreaches in schools throughout the SADC region.
This registered NPO are…

SANBWA

The South African National Bottled Water Association (SANBWA) is a voluntary association of bottlers whose primary concern is the health, safety and…

SADC-GMI

SADC-GMI Vision: "To be a Centre of Excellence in promoting equitable and sustainable groundwater management in the SADC Region.

Grondwater Project

The mission of The Groundwater Project is to provide accessible, engaging, high-quality, educational materials, free-of-charge online in many…

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Polls

When you pour a drink, which do you fill up on?

Tapwater
57% (4 votes)
Bottled water
14% (1 vote)
Own filtered water
14% (1 vote)
From a pipe/tank/reservoir
0% (0 votes)
Boiled/ treated riverwater
0% (0 votes)
Rainwater/ captured pools
0% (0 votes)
I rarely drink only water
0% (0 votes)
Other options please
14% (1 vote)
Total votes: 7