Milk producers in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape have the opportunity to find out how to manage waste water in terms of the requirements of the National Water Act, Act 36 of 1998 and the Waste Act, Act 59 of 2008. Following successful workshops held in the Eastern Cape last year the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation (DWS) and the MPO decided to roll out the workshops to milk producers in KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. Workshops will be held in KwaZulu-Natal on 8 and 9 November 2016 and in the Western Cape on 15, 16 and 17 November. The interactive workshops will focus on the registration and authorisation of effluent dams for the storage and discharge of waste. Officials from the DWS and Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) will make presentations and address dairy farmers’ concerns in this regard. The departments are eager to explain the requirements of the Acts to dairy farmers so that the farmers can comply with them. The workshops are scheduled to take place at various venues in the following towns from 10:00 to 14:00.
KwaZulu-Natal
| Date | Town |
| 8 Nov | Ixopo |
| 9 Nov | Estcourt |
Western Cape
| Date | Town |
| 15 Nov | George |
| 16 Nov | Swellendam |
| 17 Nov | Malmesbury |
The MPO supports the departments’ efforts and urges farmers to attend the workshops. For more information contact Barbara Bieldt, MPO manager: market protection and development at 083 235 2629 or send an email to barbara@mpo.co.za
Published on Monday, 10th October 2016 - 15:34
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