Archive:: American Journal of Environmental Protection:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2024

Research Article
Assessment of the Vulnerability of Aquifers in Basement Areas to Pollution from Agriculture: The Case of the Boulbi Rice Plain in Burkina Faso

Amadou Keïta, Moussa Bruno Kafando^*, Seyram Kossi Sossou, Maanou Rosella Axiane Mantoro, Delphine Aissata Bama

Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2024

Pages: 49-68

Received: 21 May 2024

Accepted: 6 June 2024

Published: 27 June 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajep.20241303.11

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Abstract: Groundwater is a major source of water, meeting the domestic water needs of more than 70% of Africa's population. Although prized for its relatively good quality compared with surface water, groundwater is increasingly subjected to multiple sources of pollution. Long thought to be the solution to increasing agricultural production and achieving foo... Show More

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Design of an Intermittent Biosand Filter Amended with Oyster Shell Powders for the Improvement of Household Water Quality in Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar

Cloreil Franck Mbonjo Eboa^*, Hervé Pierre Ravelonandro, Suzanne Boum-Nkot Ngo, Rodrigue Seth Ebonji, Rajaona Fiahavanana Andrianaivoravelona, François Tchoumbougnang

Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, June 2024

Pages: 69-83

Received: 22 May 2024

Accepted: 11 June 2024

Published: 4 July 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajep.20241303.12

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Abstract: Access to safe drinking water and the wide spread of water-borne diseases are major challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. Based on this, a water purification models has been developed which can use on a local scale. It consists of an intermittent biosand filter amended with oyster shell powders designed from local materials. The performa... Show More

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