Few earlier reviews on emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) in drinking water systems
(DWS) focused on their detection, behaviour, removal and fate. Reviews on multiple …

The prevalence of antibiotics and antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in groundwater has
piqued attention in recent years, owing to their potential public health risks. Antibiotic …

The role of pesticides in enhancing global agricultural production is magnificent. However,
their unmanaged use threatens water resources and individual health. A significant …

Although pollutants pose environmental and human health risks, the majority are not
routinely monitored and regulated. Organic pollutants emanate from a variety of sources …

This study assessed the physical, chemical, and microbiological quality with emphasis on
risk score, source apportionment, geochemistry, feacal coliforms and water quality index of …

Any water source used for domestic purposes should meet World Health Organization water
quality standards. In most slums of develo** nations, water sources such as springs are …

Lake Victoria (L. Victoria) is the largest African tropical and freshwater lake, with one of the
highest pollution levels, globally. It is shared among Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, but it is …

Contaminants of concern (CoCs) pose significant threats to Uganda's ecosystems and
public health, particularly in the face of rapid urbanization, industrial expansion, and …

Rapid and uncontrolled urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa has led to an increased
production and expansion of synthetic chemicals, resulting in significant pollution of the …

Organic micropollutants (OMPs) are contaminants of global concern and have garnered
increasing attention in Africa, particularly in urban and urbanizing areas of Sub-Saharan …