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Roger Parsons

Dr Roger Parsons is a hydrogeologist with more than 30 years experience. He is Chair of the Western Cape branch of the Ground Water Division of the Geological Society of South AFrica.

Latest Work

As water resources dwindle, managed aquifer recharge offers hope for a resilient future

WATER SCARCITY OP-ED

20 May 2025

As water resources dwindle, managed aquifer recharge offers hope for a resilient future

By Roger Parsons

6 min

Making the invisible visible — tapping into groundwater must form part of Cape Town’s future water supply

OP-ED

19 April 2022

Making the invisible visible — tapping into groundwater must form part of Cape Town’s future water supply

By Roger Parsons

6 min

Drought-proofing South Africa: Groundwater is the way to go

OP-ED

23 October 2019

Drought-proofing South Africa: Groundwater is the way to go

By Roger Parsons

6 min

A delicate balance: Understanding underground water reserves

OP-ED

3 April 2019

A delicate balance: Understanding underground water reserves

By Roger Parsons

5 min

The groundwater debate has to be science-based

OP-ED

14 October 2018

The groundwater debate has to be science-based

By Roger Parsons

7 min

Cape drought: What’s happening to our groundwater?

OP-ED

30 July 2018

Cape drought: What’s happening to our groundwater?

By Roger Parsons

7 min

Op-Ed: Cape Water Crisis – Setting the record straight on aquifers and saline intrusion

South Africa

27 November 2017

Op-Ed: Cape Water Crisis – Setting the record straight on aquifers and saline intrusion

By Roger Parsons

5 min

Op-Ed: Cape Town’s water future is bleak – it’s time to call in the groundwater experts

South Africa

14 August 2017

Op-Ed: Cape Town’s water future is bleak – it’s time to call in the groundwater experts

By Roger Parsons

9 min

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Latest Work

As water resources dwindle, managed aquifer recharge offers hope for a resilient future

Making the invisible visible — tapping into groundwater must form part of Cape Town’s future water supply

Drought-proofing South Africa: Groundwater is the way to go

A delicate balance: Understanding underground water reserves

The groundwater debate has to be science-based

Cape drought: What’s happening to our groundwater?

Op-Ed: Cape Water Crisis – Setting the record straight on aquifers and saline intrusion

Op-Ed: Cape Town’s water future is bleak – it’s time to call in the groundwater experts