October 2014

Impacts of human activities on macroinvertebrate community structure along Chepkoilel River swamp, Kenya

This study was set out to investigate the impacts of human activities along Chepkoilel River swamp on Macroinvertebrate community structure. Macroinvertebrates were sampled at six stations along Chepkoilel river swamp. Stations were chosen to correspond to different human activities and intensity of human presence and sampling done at each station for 6 months. Selected water quality parameters were measured at each...

Author(s): Patrick Oduor Orwa, Phillip Okoth Raburu, Steve Omari Ngodhe and Regina Kipkorir

October 2014

Roof age effect on the quality of harvested rainwater and its health implication in a selected location, Southwest Nigeria

Rainwater for potable uses has increased in developing countries due to population increase and the failure of conventional means of water supply. However, the quality of roof harvested rainwater and its health implication are issues that require urgent attention. The quality of rainwater harvested from galvanized roofing sheets (GRS) of different ages was investigated. Rainwater samples were collected on monthly basis...

Author(s): T. P. Abegunrin, A. Y. Sangodoyin, J. Odeniyi and O. E. Onofua

October 2014

Efficacy of phytoremediation potential of aquatic macrophytes for its applicability in treatment wetlands: A review of developments and research

Improving water quality through aquatic macrophytes has made them an essential component in constructed wetland systems (CWS). Experiments worldwide revealed that they do have a role to play in the treatment, but by and large it varied from region to region and species to species. CWS are proven to be an effective, low cost and sustainable alternative to the conventional methods of water treatment. This review included...

Author(s): Golda A. E., Poyyamoli G. and Nandhivarman M.