Nestled at the base of the valley on KatiKati Farm, pure and pristine water bubbles from the earth, creating a clear, natural pool.
Surrounding the spring, invasive plants and shrubs have been thoughtfully removed, while the pool is carefully covered to prevent animals, leaves, and branches from contaminating the water.
A pipe has been installed to transport water from the natural pool at the spring to a 500-liter storage tank located approximately 15 meters downstream from the spring.
The overflow from this tank returns the water to the natural stream. It's important to note that the water is neither filtered nor treated; the tank's sole purpose is to facilitate the collection of water and offer additional storage capacity.
To facilitate the collection of water from the tank, natural stairs have been carved into the embankment, complemented by a handrail crafted from some of the Bluegum trees that were removed.
Vehicles can approach within approximately 50 meters of the spring, from which point the cans must be manually transported to the tank for filling.
The space to be used as a water room is cleared out and the roof structure is removed.
Meanwhile, the water from both the borehole and spring at KatiKati Farm is professionally analyzed and tested to ensure we install the necessary purification systems, according to the results of the analysis done.
Walls are built, a new roof is added, and all the internal walls are plastered. An existing wall just outside the water room, is extended so that the filter system can be fixed to this wall.
The floor is upgraded, the walls are painted, and isolating ceiling boards are installed. Thereafter, all plumbing, piping, drainage systems and electrical connection points are installed.
The borehole which has been supplying drinking water to KatiKati guests and residents is connected to our JoJo-station, which currently includes two tanks and will in time be expanded to three or more tanks.
Early in April, Fanike from H2O Water Purification Systems installs our custom-made filter system, as per the recommendations made from the results of the professional analyses done by REID-LINE Scientific Services CC in Table View, Cape Town.
The rinsing station, bottling station and wrapping station is installed. After aquiring our first stock of bottles, caps and labels, we are ready to start up KatiKati Natural Water.