Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Water pollution"
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An assessment of Environmental and Social Implications of Stone Quarrying in Nakisunga Sub-County, Mukono District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-10-06)ABSTRACT The unquenchable demand for rock materials has attracted many companies within the building and construction sector to invest in stone quarrying. However, this has brought about environmental and social impacts. ... -
Assessment of pollution of sediments from selected Lake Victoria bays
(Makerere University, 2002-01)Abstract Pollution of Lake Victoria is caused by a number of factors. Pollution increase, industrial and agricultural developments and general municipal and domestic wastes from the catchment areas of the lake are the ... -
Baseline assessment of water quality along Nakulabye stream
(Makerere University, 2019-11)Nakulabye stream, a natural resource within the Nakulabye catchment, serves as a habitat for some aquatic organisms. It also serves as a source of drinking water for livestock and used for agricultural purposes such as ... -
Effect of point source pollution on the quality of water in river Enyau, arua Municipality, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-09)Pollution of streams, rivers, wetlands and lakes is a major problem in Uganda, yet many people draw water for domestic use from these sources. The objectives of the study were to (i) identify the sources of point pollution ... -
Microplastic pollution of water and fish from Lake Victoria and the potential water decontamination methods
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Microplastic pollution is one of the most challenging environmental challenges of our times, but it is still an under-studied topic in Uganda. This study aimed to fill the knowledge gap by assessing the occurrence and ... -
Water quality management in Kakira catchment area, Jinja District - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2008)In order to replenish soil nutrients and as a means of increasing yields, the use of agrochemicals has gained popularity but their use is associated with environmental degradation. In this regard, a study to access the ...