An Analysis of the Effects that South Africa’s Informal Settlements have had on the Country’s River Systems

The quality of surface water has a significant impact on human health and the entire ecological system. Sewer spillages from the surrounding informal settlements discharging into the river, carrying high concentrations of fecal coliforms, are one of the major causes of extreme pollution in the river...

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Main Author: B. Gqomfa, T. Maphanga and B. S. Madonsela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Technoscience Publications 2023-12-01
Series:Nature Environment and Pollution Technology
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Online Access:https://neptjournal.com/upload-images/(11)D-1453.pdf