American Journal of Water Science and Engineering

Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024

  • Research Article

    Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination and Its Impact on Water Quality and Aquatic Life in Mine Surface Plant Areas

    Kashale Chimanga*, Santhi Kumaran, Kalezhi Josephat

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 27-35
    Received: 25 April 2024
    Accepted: 11 June 2024
    Published: 20 August 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajwse.20241002.11
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    Abstract: The Copper mining industry accounts for the country’s largest export earning and creates several jobs. Despite this the mines have been known to be the major contributor to the environmental pollution. It has been observed that in one province of the country, there is high presence of iron and other heavy metals in the surrounding areas. Unfortunat... Show More
  • Research Article

    Impacts of Climate Change on Streamflow on Dawa Sub-watershed, Genale-Dawa River Basin, Southern Ethiopia

    Ayana Bulti*, Fentaw Abegaz

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 36-47
    Received: 28 June 2024
    Accepted: 25 July 2024
    Published: 20 August 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajwse.20241002.12
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    Abstract: Climate change is statistical variations over an extended period in the features of the climate system, such as variations in global temperatures and precipitation, caused by human and natural sources. In this study aimed to measure and examine how streamflow in the Dawa sub-basin, Genale Dawa River basin was affected by climate change. It used the... Show More