Safeguarding Water Security: Monitoring Emerging Contaminants in Mangaung
Recognised by Universities South Africa (USAf) as one of the best societal impact projects in the country, the Centre for Sustainable Smart Cities (CSSC) at the Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT) is actively safeguarding regional water security. This flagship initiative monitors emerging contaminants and pollution in the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality’s water sources.
By providing critical, data-driven risk assessments to municipal stakeholders, the project directly influences public health policy and sustainable urban water management, ensuring that environmental science translates into tangible community protection.
Strategic Alignment
Strategic Goal 3
Future-Focused University of Technology: Distinguished by a culture of innovation, industry-relevant partnerships, and impactful research.
UoT Mandate
This project directly fulfils the University of Technology mandate through Applied Research and Sustainable Engagement with government and municipal partners to solve pressing societal challenges.
Project Partners and Impact
Measurable Outcomes
- Nationally recognised by Universities South Africa (USAf) as a top societal impact project, demonstrating exceptional community value.
- Secured significant funding through the Water Research Commission (WRC) to quantify the impact of water resources pollution and drinking water quality.
- Delivering actionable, data-driven risk assessments that inform municipal public health policy and sustainable urban water management strategies.
Research Leadership
Centre for Sustainable Smart Cities (CSSC), Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Collaboration Partners
Water Research Commission (WRC), University of Pretoria, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), and the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality.
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