Browsing College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) by Subject "Water quality"
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Analysis of spatial access to safe water by households in the Kampala Metropolitan region
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Several studies that have been conducted on safe water access in Uganda only looked at access to water in terms of cost and types of water sources and thus, little work has been documented on spatial access to safe water ... -
Assessment of domestic water quality in the peri-urban settlements of Lira Municipality, Lira District
(Makerere University, 2008)Lira Municipality has had domestic water stress and poor sanitation due to the displacement of the rural community as a result of the 20 years LRA insurgency. This study was conducted to identify the major domestic water ... -
Assessment of water quality along river Malaba in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The aim of the study was to assess the extent of pollution in River Malaba, which traverses Malaba Town Council. It involved determining the quality of the water in the River before, within and after Malaba town. The ... -
Assessment of water quality in selected peri-urban areas of Mukono district: a case study of Seeta and Misindye parishes-Goma sub-county
(Makerere University, 2023-10-24)In least developed and developing countries, water-related diseases have impacted on public health. Moreover, poor water quality can cause waterborne diseases through infections of bacteria, protozoa, viruses and parasites ... -
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 ... -
Biosand water filter: Effects of sand size and sand column height on filtered water quality
(Makerere University, 2022-03)The study investigated the performance of locally assembled Biosand Water Filters (BSFs) with varied sand sizes and sand column heights. The main objective of the study was to contribute to water quality improvement through ... -
Effect of land use/cover on water quality of River Rwizi, Mbarara municipality, Uganda
(2018-07)Understanding the effect of land use/cover on water quality is helpful for effective water quality management. In this study, spatial and temporal variations of water quality of River Rwizi, Mbarara municipality, Uganda ... -
Effect of Lugazi Town Council abattoir effluent on surface water quality in Nkoko-Busabaga stream in Buikwe District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014)The Lugazi Town Council abattoir discharges effluents into the Nkoko-Busabaga stream in Lugazi Town, Buikwe District, Uganda. Nkoko-Busabaga stream which is small is a potential collector of pollutants that could be delivered ... -
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 ... -
Effects of Agricultural Investments on Land-use Land Cover Change, Access to Water and Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)Agriculture is the backbone of Uganda’s economy and attracts investments in land that is vital for production. To guide planning and investment decisions in the agriculture sector, reliable information is needed. However, ... -
Effects of fish cage culture on the water quality in Napoleon Gulf, Northern Lake Victoria
(Makerere University, 2015-06)Cage fish culture is a fast growing industry in Uganda due to low fish production and the need for increased food security and employment. There are, however, growing concerns that proliferation of fish cages in Lake ... -
Effects of restoration on soil, plants and water quality in Nakyesanja wetland, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-10-26)The ecological performance of NAkyesanja, a restored wetland with Cyperus papyrus, was evaluated by comparing soil quality and plants characteristics with Tugavure, a reference natural wetland nearby. Assessment was also ... -
Impact of industrial effluents on water quality of receiving streams in Nakawa-Ntinda Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)The impact of industrial effluents on water quality of receiving streams in Nakawa -Ntinda industrial area was assessed so that preventive measures may be taken. The streams pass through Kinawataka wetland that is being ... -
Impact of oil and gas waste disposal on water and soil quality: A pilot study of Ngara & Bugungu waste consolidation sites in Buliisa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Oil wastes from the exploration operations in the form of drilling muds, cuttings and chemicals contaminate the environment and threaten human health and ecosystems. The aim of this study was to assess the impacts of oil ... -
Impact of settlements, agriculture and industries on protected springs’ water quality in Lugazi Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022)Groundwater is a reliable source of drinking water for many people, especially in developing countries where access to piped water is limited. In Uganda, like other developing countries, many low-income communities rely ... -
Impact of wastewater effluents from a sugar industry and a molasses based distillery on water quality of River Musamya in Lugazi, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2013-05)The sugar industry in Uganda and East Africa is of economic importance in terms of employment opportunities, government revenue, and sugar production for export and domestic consumption. However, there is a problem of ... -
Impacts of Doho Rice Irrigation Scheme on water quality and wetland services in eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-09-08)World over, there has been a great shift from rain-fed agriculture to irrigation farming. Part of the farming takes place in wetlands, however, the impact of such form of farming on wetland services is entirely underestimated ... -
Influence of depth, horizontal distance and thermal regimes on water quality in inner Murchison Bay, Lake Victoria – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Inner Murchison Bay (IMB) gets polluted through both point and non-point sources due to anthropogenic activities in the catchment. The shape, water movement dynamics, water quality of joining wetlands in the IMB including ... -
Performance, body composition, carcass characteristics and culture water quality of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (l.) fed low tannin sorghum
(2014-08-06)This study investigated the effects of substituting maize with low-tannin sorghum as feed energy ingredients on growth performance, body composition and carcass characteristics of Nile Tilapia and the effects of feeding ... -
Spatial and temporal variation of water quality and macroinvertebrate assemblages along Kico stream Kakira, Jinja-Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-15)In Uganda, there is increased effluent discharge into streams flowing near different industrial establishments. Effluent discharge into streams poses a great threat to different stream components and the communities ...