African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Full Length Research Paper

Assessment of pond effluent effect on water quality of the Asuofia Stream, Ghana

Amankwaah, D.
  • Amankwaah, D.
  • Department of Ecotourism and Environmental Management, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University for Development Studies, Ghana.
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Cobbina, S. J.*
  • Cobbina, S. J.*
  • Department of Ecotourism and Environmental Management, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University for Development Studies, Ghana.
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Tiwaa, Y. A.
  • Tiwaa, Y. A.
  • Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Fisheries Commission, Atwima Zone, Ghana.
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Bakobie, N.
  • Bakobie, N.
  • Department of Ecotourism and Environmental Management, Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources, University for Development Studies, Ghana.
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Millicent, E. A. B.
  • Millicent, E. A. B.
  • Environmental Biology and Health Division, CSIR Water Research Institute, Tamale, Ghana.
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  •  Received: 27 January 2014
  •  Accepted: 01 April 2014
  •  Published: 28 May 2014

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