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Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater : A critical review
(Frontiers in Environmental Science, 2023-02)
Globally, about 2.7 billion people depend on onsite sanitation systems (OSS) (e.g., septic tanks) for their sanitation needs. Although onsite sanitation systems help in providing primary treatment for domestic wastewater, ...
The relationship between water pressure variations and drinking-water quality in small water supplies: A case of Mukono District, Uganda
(Environmental Challenges, 2023-09)
The supply of a safe and adequate quantity of water is essential for human health and socioeconomic devel-
opment. Physiochemical and microbiological quality of water supplied in piped distribution systems can be
affected ...
Contributions of human activities and climatic variability to changes in river Rwizi flows in Uganda, East Africa
(MDPI, 2021-09)
This study employed Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) to analyze the impacts
of climate variability and human activities on River Rwizi flows. Changes in land use and land
cover (LULC) types from 1997 to 2019 were ...
Abating eutrophication on urban lakes: a case study of Kabaka's Lake, Uganda
(IWA Publishing Water Practice & Technology, 2023-07)
Eutrophication of water bodies is a challenge in many urban areas. This study measured and modelled quantitatively the pollutant nutrient load of an urban lake (80,596 m2), and assessed both external (constructed wetland) ...
The potential for citizen science to improve the reach of sanitary inspections
(MDPI- Resources, 2020-10)
To achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, universal and equitable access to
safe and affordable drinking-water quality and sanitation for all, and 10, to reduce inequality within
and among countries, additional ...
Performance analysis of a hybrid of solar photovoltaic, genset, and hydro of a rural-based power mini-grid: case study of kisiizi hydro power mini-grid, Uganda
(MDPI- Processes, 2023-01)
The power sector in Uganda has increased steadily, focusing majorly on rural electrification
to increase the proportion of the rural population accessing electricity using grid extension and
isolated mini-grid approaches. ...
Progress of using risk assessment to manage small drinking-water supplies in Rwanda: a preliminary study
(MDPI- Processes, 2023-03)
The World Health Organization promotes risk assessment and risk management through Water Safety Plans (WSPs) as the most effective way to manage drinking-water supplies. Despite proven advantages of this approach in other ...
A study on the design and financial viability of solar pv plants in Rwanda
(IEEE, 2023-07)
Solar PV systems are believed vital to provide reliable and eco-friendly energy to remote villages. However, a lack of information on the load demands, lack of information on factors of energy loss, and scarcity of information ...
Field-based methods for measuring greenhouse gases emissions from on-site sanitation systems: A systematic review of published literature
(Heliyon, 2023-04)
On-site sanitation systems (OSS) are a source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Although ef-
forts have been made recently to measure and quantify emissions from septic tanks using various
field-based methods, the vast ...
Hydrodynamic modelling of floods and estimating socio‑economic impacts of floods in Ugandan River Malaba sub‑catchment
(Earth Systems and Environment : Springer link, 2022-01-01)
River Malaba sub-catchment tends to experience dramatic flooding events, with several socio-economic impacts to the
nearby communities, such as loss of lives and destructions of physical infrastructure. Analysis of ...