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Estimating combined loads of diffuse and point-source pollutants into the Borkena River, Ethiopia
Author(s): Eskinder Zinabu Belachew Produced by: Wageningen University Publication type: PhDthesis
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Estimating the relative contribution of heavy metals and nutrients loads from diffuse and point sources and various hydrological pathways is a major research challenge in catchment
hydrology. Understanding of the transfer, loads and concentration of these loads in basins is useful in designing and implementing policies for the managements of surface waters. In subSaharan countries, few studies have been done to estimate heavy metals and nutrients transfers in catchments. It is usually difficult to obtain hydrological and hydro-chemical data even for smaller catchments. This Thesis presents the estimates of loads of heavy metals and nutrients from industry and land use into two rivers that flow through an industrializing catchment, additionally presents the selection and application of a model to estimate TN and TP loads in the Kombolcha catchments. The study of the transfer contaminants from diffuse and point sources illustrates management, capacity and policy needs for the monitoring of rivers in Ethiopia, and with relevance for other sub-Saharan countries.
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The findings of the research shows high loads of heavy metals and nutrients in rivers of the industrializing regions of Kombolcha, identified gaps in estimating heavy metals and nutrient pollution and in policy implementation. Recommended future research and policy development to address a number of key gaps in water quality protection measures include control of point and diffuse loads of heavy metals and nutrients from sources, and improvement in land managements and monitoring and regulation.
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