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Microbial risk assessment of enteric bacteria and protozoa in Owena multipurpose dam in Igbara-Oke, Nigeria
This study assessed the microbial quality and bacterial diversity in water from Owena multipurpose dam in order to gain a …
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Genomic evidence of clinically relevant antimicrobial resistance genes and mobile plasmids in wastewater-associated environmental bacteria
Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are increasingly recognized as environmental reservoirs for antimicrobial resistance (AMR), yet genome-level data on non-clinical Gram-negative …
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Household water handling practices and microbial water quality in informal settlements of Kibera, Kenya
Low-income urban areas experience challenges in accessing safe water due to poor infrastructure and illegal connections, leading to microbial contamination …
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Water quality at the point of consumption and child health after installing in-line chlorination with electrolysis in Ethiopia
Equipping water supply schemes in low-income regions with automated chlorination systems offers a compelling strategy for improving access to safe …
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Mapping residual chlorine in water supply network of Babile Town in East Hararge Zone of Oromia Regional State using WaterGEMS
Chlorine concentration in water supply distribution network is vital for controlling the health and growth of pathogen organisms at the …
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Groundwater hardness characterization and selection of softening technology for development of a centralized treatment plant: A case study in Haramaya University, Ethiopia
Groundwater hardness characterization is very important for suitable softening technology selection and development. Haramaya University (HU) is one of the …
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Seasonal assessment of microbiological and physicochemical water quality in Lake Tana: Implications for drinking water in island communities
Surface water is one of the common drinking water sources used by many people in low- and middle-income countries. In …
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Socio-health vulnerabilities and diarrheal disease risks in rural Burkina Faso: A livelihoods approach
Rural populations have lower rates of access to adequate drinking water and sanitation than their urban counterparts, particularly in sub-Saharan …
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Impact of natural lagooning wastewater treatment on antibiotic-resistant bacteria in Morocco
Aquatic environments under anthropogenic pressure serve as critical hotspots for the rapid development of microbial populations, including the growth of …
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Evaluating the impact of a school-based WASH intervention on household and community practices in Kuyu Woreda, Ethiopia
Inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities remain a major barrier to child health, education, and gender equality in low-resource …
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Genomic characterization of resistant Escherichia coli isolated from household water in municipal Ibadan, Nigeria
Escherichia coli in water indicates recent faecal contamination and possible presence of enteric pathogens. Strains harbouring virulence and/or antimicrobial resistance …
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Connecting narratives and numbers to investigate the interaction of social, physical and technical determinants of rural water supply performance
The performance of rural water supply infrastructure in Africa remains a considerable challenge. Performance is determined by interactions between social, …
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Broadening the dimensions of the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) nexus: A narrative review
The water-energy-food (WEF and its variants) nexus addresses the intricate linkages between human and natural systems to ensure sustainable management …
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Improving infection prevention and control in Ghana primary health care facilities: Evaluation of the STREAM disinfectant generator
Infection prevention and control is essential for high-quality health care. Chlorine is a widely used disinfectant in health care facilities; …
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Impact of weather and season on stored water contamination and infant diarrhea in climate-vulnerable, urban Mozambique
Diarrhea remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality for children under five, despite reductions in its global burden in …
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On-farm wastewater treatment for irrigation using biochar from local agro-residues in Obuasi, Ghana
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a decentralized, on-farm wastewater treatment system using locally generated rice husk biochar for safe …
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Persistent groundwater data scarcity: Challenges and advancements from a co-creation process in Malawi
Groundwater monitoring is essential to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience strategies – a source of key data to …
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Autoclaved but not safe: Persistence of blaCTX-M and blaTEM genes encoding extended spectrum β-lactamase in autoclaved microbiological waste destined for municipal sewage disposal in Mwanza, Tanzania
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global public health threat, and effective treatment of microbiological waste is essential in preventing …
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Community-led polycentric water management for drought mitigation in Southern Zambia
Recurrent droughts in Southern Zambia have increased rural community vulnerabilities, intensified water scarcity, and worsened food insecurity. Unpredictable rainfall and …
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Evaluation of the efficiency of conventional drinking water treatment plant using machine learning and water quality index in low-income countries: A case study of Adama City, Ethiopia
Ensuring safe drinking water requires monitoring water quality parameters, optimizing plant design, and addressing emerging contaminants. This study evaluates the …