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

Seasonal physico-chemical and microbiological pollutants of potable groundwater in Qena governorate, Egypt: A case study

Salem W. M
  • Salem W. M
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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Sayed W. F
  • Sayed W. F
  • Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt
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Damarany Kh. A
  • Damarany Kh. A
  • Qena Holding Company for Water and Wastewater, Qena, Egypt
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  •  Received: 24 August 2014
  •  Accepted: 24 November 2014
  •  Published: 17 December 2014

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