July 2014

Influence of suspended matters on iron and manganese presence in the Okpara Water Dam (Benin, West Africa)

Iron and manganese, which their concentrations are seasonally high in the Okpara Water Dam, have a high mobility links to suspended matters (SM). The presence of the water plants constitutes SM retention support within the water column. The anthropoid disturbances caused by the fishermen activities constitute a factor of sediments renewing in the suspension. Solid (>0.45 µm)-liquid (< 0.45 µm)...

Author(s): Tomètin A. S. Lyde, Mama Daouda, Sagbo Etienne,  Fatombi K. Jacques, Aminou W. Taofiki and Bawa L. Moctar

July 2014

Evaluation of sustainability of groundwater resources in a semi-arid region of the Maharashtra State of India

This study aims to assess the sustainability of groundwater resources in a semi-arid watershed in the Maharashtra State of India using sustainability indicators proposed by the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO). We have selected seven widely used indicators based on their relevance in the field of groundwater sustainability and proven data collection reliability and methodology....

Author(s): Sangam SHRESTHA and Parmeshwar UDMALE