Dissertations
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INVESTIGATING NON-REVENUE WATER IN URBAN WATER SUPPLY: A CASE OF BLANTYRE WATER BOARD
Non-Revenue Water (NRW) poses a significant threat to the operational efficiency and financial sustainability of water utilities, particularly in developing countries. This study investigated NRW in urban water supply, a case study of Blantyre Water …
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ASSESSMENT OF PLASTIC POLLUTION AND ITS EFFECTS ON SURFACE WATER QUALITY: A CASE STUDY OF BUA RIVER IN KASUNGU DISTRICT, MALAWI
Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to freshwater ecosystems, particularly in developing countries with inadequate waste management systems. This study assessed the extent of plastic pollution and its effects on surface water quality in the …
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INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT AMONG INSCHOOL ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN MALAWI: WASH PERSPECTIVE
This study explored the influence of cultural beliefs and practices on menstrual hygiene management (MHM) among in-school adolescent girls in Malawi from a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) perspective. The research focused on four cultural …
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INFLUENCE OF CULTURE ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT AMONG INSCHOOL ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN MALAWI: WASH PERSPECTIVE
This study explored the influence of cultural beliefs and practices on menstrual hygiene management (MHM) among in-school adolescent girls in Malawi from a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) perspective. The research focused on four cultural …
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EFFICIENCY OF BAOBAB SHELL DERIVED ACTIVATED CARBON IN THE REMOVAL OF INORGANIC ANIONS FROM DOMESTIC WASTEWATER
The release of untreated or poorly treated domestic wastewater containing inorganic anions such as nitrate and sulphate causes major environmental and public health problems in Malawi. Conventional wastewater treatment systems have not been able to …
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ANALYSIS OF STREAM FLOW REGIME CHANGES IN SOUTH RUKURU RIVER IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF MALAWI
The study examined the changes in the South Rukuru River's stream flow regime over the past three decades in Malawi. It aimed to determine rainfall and streamflow trends, examine their relationship, and assess the impact …
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ASSESSING THE ROLE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN THYOLO DISTRICT, MALAWI
This study investigates the intricate relationship between indigenous knowledge systems and the management of water resources in the context of climate change adaptation in Thyolo District of Malawi. Through a comprehensive study conducted in Chimaliro …
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AN INVESTIGATION ON THE EFFICIENCY OF LOCALLY AVAILABLE MATERIALS IN DRINKING WATER TREATMENT UNDER DIFFERENT OPERATING CONDITIONS
Over the past few centuries, advances in water treatment technology have safeguarded human health against pollutants and diseases. Technologies that are affordable and appropriate for developing nations need to be taken into consideration since over …
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EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE OF LAND USE AND LAND COVER ON RIVER MORPHOLOGY: CASE OF LIKANGALA RIVER, ZOMBA, MALAWI
In the face of escalating environmental challenges, the changes in land use and land cover emerges as a persistent threat, profoundly impacting the stability of natural water systems. This study investigates the influence of land …
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ASSESSMENT OF QUALITY OF SACHET WATER SOLD BY VENDORS IN BLANTYRE CITY, BLANTYRE, MALAWI
Sachet water is one of the sources drinking water that are commonly used by people who lack access to piped water. They are commonly used in markets. In Malawi, informal sachet water is common. These …
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ANALYSIS OF HE INFLUENCE OF DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES ON DRINKING WATER TREATMENT BYPRODUCTS FORMATION USING FREE CHLORINE AND COD AS INDICATORS
it is evident that while disinfection increase the drinking water quality, by end of the day some disinfection by products are formed which are toxic to humans. Some of the disinfection byproducts are such as …
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ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE PROGRAM IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
The provision of safe water, sanitation and hygiene in schools has been established to improve health, boost educational achievement and promote gender equity which has a positive impact on the society. The United Nation’s Sustainable …
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ANALYSING THE EFFICIENCY OF ROOFTOP RAINWATER HARVESTING
This study sought to analyse the efficiency of rooftop rainwater harvesting (RRWH) in T/A Chimaliro of Thyolo district towards a successful realisation of WASH in the era of climate change by looking at socioeconomic factors …
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AN ANALYSIS OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN BOREHOLES AND SHALLOW WELLS
People in villages depend on groundwater sources like boreholes and wells. However, due to the cost of conducting water tests most of these boreholes and wells are not tested to determine the quality of water. …
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ASSESSMENT OF THE STATUS OF WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE
This study was carried out in T/A Chimaliro, Thyolo district, Malawi to assess the status of water, sanitation and hygiene practices among randomly selected households. A total of 73 households were selected and semi structured …
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EVALUATING THE PERFORMACE OF WASTE STABILIZATION PONDS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Wastewater treatment is done to reduce the transmission of excreta related diseases and to reduce water pollution to avoid damage to aquatic biota. In developing countries, waste stabilization ponds are widely used for wastewater treatment …
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AN ASSESSMENT OF DISABILITY-FRIENDLY WATER AND SANITATION FACILITIES IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Safe water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) beyond household, and especially in the school-setting, is very important to the general health and education of children. Thus, the provision of WASH services in schools must respond to …
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CHARACTERISATION OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN AREAS AROUND THE LAKE CHILWA BASIN, ZOMBA
Groundwater quality is affected by human activities in the region and therefore the issue of groundwater contamination is common worldwide. High coliform above 50 CFU/100ml levels in drinking water can rise waterborne diseases like cholera, …
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PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER STABILISATION POND SYSTEM: CASE STUDY OF LIMBE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IN BLANTYRE, SOUTHERN MALAWI
In Malawi the need to treat wastewater is becoming more important and it has been emphasised by the existing regulatory framework institutional regulations and policy guidelines. Formalised national effluent standards also exist. Most developing countries …
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ASSIGNMENT OF THE HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON WATER QUALITY IN NASOLO RIVER
Rivers provide several ecosystem services that support human beings as well as a variety of plants and animal species from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems. However, poor water quality as a …
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EVALUATION OF THE TREATMENT EFFICIENCY OF MUST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: A CASE STUDY ON MUST CAMPUS
Malawi is water scarce country in terms of quality with maximum rainfall received in the summer season which lasts for only three months (November, December and January); hence the water resources have to be protected. …
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INVESTIGATING THE POTENTIAL OF FITRATION SYSTEAMS FOR WASTEWATER RECYCLING FOR IRRIGATION: CASE STUDY OF THE MUST WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
The impact of water scarcity on food production is enormous. Communities are unable to water crops to feed an ever-increasing population. Wastewater reuse is one of the most promising water supply management approaches for managing …
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DEVELOPMENT OF TRIHALOMETHANES FORMATION TOOL FOR OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
Disinfection is a very significant water treatment process for drinking water safety, as it inactivates pathogens from drinking water. Chlorination is the most widely used method for disinfection of drinking water, but there are concerns …
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HEAVY METAL DETERMINATION IN NASOLO RIVER BLANTYRE
Heavy metals are metals with high densities and atomic weights. Heavy metal contamination in water systems is a severe concern all over the world, particularly in locations where anthropogenic pressures are considerable (Ochieng, 2007). In …
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AN ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACTS OF HUMAN ACTIVITIES ON RIVER’S WATER QUALITY: A CASE STUDY OF CHIMVU RIVER
Human activities are recognized as major sources of environmental problems. Worldwide freshwater resources, which provide important ecosystem services to humans as well as aquatic organisms, are under threat from rapid population growth, urbanization, industrialization, agricultural …
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN NON-REVENUE WATER MANAGEMENT: A CASE OF NAMIYANGO AND CHIGUMULA, BLANTYRE
High Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rates still remain high in most water utility companies despite various technical solutions such as pipe, meter replacement and pressure management. This study assessed public participation in NRW management and their …
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ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY IN SHALLOW WELLS AND BOREHOLES IN MANASE IN BLANTYRE
Groundwater provides a vital source of drinking water for rural and peri-urban communities in many parts of Africa, particularly in the dry season when there are few safe alternative sources. This study aimed at assessing …
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CUSTOMERS WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR WATER SERVICES, BLANTYRE, MALAWI
Blantyre Water Board is a utility parastatal organization established under the Water Works Act No. 17 of 1995 to supply portable water for commercial, industrial, institutional and domestic use. However, one of the major challenges …
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ASSESSMENT OF RIVER HEALTH IN MULANJE DISTRICT USING A BIOMONITORING APPROACH: A CASE STUDY OF LIKHUBULA, RUO, CHITAKALE AND CHANUNKHA.
Water quality assessment is the overall process of evaluating the physical, biological, and chemical characteristics of water. In developing countries like Malawi, water quality is largely monitored through water quality assessment comprising biological and physicochemical …
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ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER POINTS IN RURAL AREAS
Sustainability refers to the maintained functionality of water facilities through the operation and maintenance of the system at all times. The United adopted sustainable development goals (SDGs) in 2015 as a universal call to action …
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GEOSPATIAL ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY AND SUITABILITY FOR DRINKING
The observation of groundwater quality elements is essential for understanding the classification and distribution of drinking water, hence it is of importance to know the location of groundwater sources using ArcGIS. Blantyre, MISESA Ward Area, …
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ASSESSMENT OF SURFACE WATER QUALITY USING PHYSICO- CHEMICAL AND BIOMONITORING APPROACHES. A CASE STUDY OF LIKANGALA RIVER, ZOMBA MUNICIPALITY.
The study was conducted to determine the water quality of Likangala River using biomonitoring and physico-chemical approaches. Experiments and direct field observations were applied. In order to do the study, water samples collected in three …
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ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER WATER QUALITY FROM SHALLOW WELLS AND BOREHOLES: A CASE STUDY IN GUMBI VILLAGE T/A MAKWANGWALA NTCHEU DISTRICT
Access to drinking water from unsafe sources is widespread amongst communities in rural areas such as Gumbi village in traditional authority Makwangwala Ntcheu District part central Malawi. This situation puts many individuals and communities at …
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ANALYZING THE PROGRESS OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 6 IN RELATION TO WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION FACILITIES
Sustainable development goal 6 is the goal that focuses to clean water and sanitation. Targets 6.1 and 6.2 say that everyone should have access to safe and affordable water and access to basic sanitation respectively. …
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INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN METEOLOROGICAL VARIABLES AND MALARIA CASES IN LOWERSHIRE: CASE STUDY OF MASANDUKO AREA IN NGABU, CHIKWAWA, SOUTHERN MALAWI.
Malaria is one of the major biological hazards and remains a significant public health problem in Malawi, causing a substantial number of deaths annually. The disease continues to pose a greater health burden than many …
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ASSESSMENT OF WATER QUALITY FOR IRRIGATION USE IN NKHWIBVI RIVER THAT RECEIVES SEWAGE WASTE IN MWANZA DISTRICT, SOUTHERN MALAWI.
Water is essential for life and plays a crucial role in maintaining human health and well-being. However, the increasing discharge of domestic sewage and other forms of waste into water sources poses a potential threat …
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A PROJECT ON ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC VALUE OF SMALL FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN MALAWI
The study has estimated the economic value of provisioning ecosystem services of Lichenza river. The objectives of this study were to identify the provisioning ecosystem services of Lichenza river, quantify the ecosystem services into monetary …
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ASSESSING WOMEN INVOLVEMENT IN GROUNDWATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
The quest to promote women involvement in groundwater resource management is still facing challenges in Malawi ranging from cultural, religious and gender issues among others as pronounced by the society. It is against this background …
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ASSESSMENT OF RURAL HOUSEHOLD WATER TREATMENT IN T/A CHIMALIRO, THYOLO DISTRICT, SOUTHERN MALAWI
Access to drinking water from unsafe sources is widespread amongst communities in rural areas such as Thyolo District in Malawi. This situation puts many individuals and communities at risk of water borne diseases despite some …
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ASSESSMENT OF WATER USERS’ PARTICIPATION IN WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN MALAWI
Senior Chief Mkanda’s jurisdiction has Likhubula river which is one of the water resources that used as a supplementary water source by Blantyre Water Board (BWB). This created some resistance, by the local people, which …
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