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

Physicochemical and bacteriological quality assessment of the Bambui community drinking water in the North West Region of Cameroon

Njoyim Estella Buleng Tamungang
  • Njoyim Estella Buleng Tamungang
  • Laboratory of Noxious Chemistry and Environmental Engineering (LANOCHEE), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon.
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Mofor Nelson Alakeh
  • Mofor Nelson Alakeh
  • Laboratory of Noxious Chemistry and Environmental Engineering (LANOCHEE), Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Dschang, Dschang, Cameroon.
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Mary Lum Fonteh Niba
  • Mary Lum Fonteh Niba
  • Department of Geography, Higher Teacher Training College, University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon.
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Sunjo Jude
  • Sunjo Jude
  • Department of Chemistry, Higher Teacher Training College, University of Bamenda, Bambili, Cameroon.
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  •  Received: 27 February 2016
  •  Accepted: 11 May 2016
  •  Published: 30 June 2016

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