Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Surface water"
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Analysis of physico-chemical characteristics of drinking water, biofilm formation and occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria
(North-West University, 2014)The main aim of the study was to analyse the impact of physico-chemical parameters on drinking water quality, biofilm formation and antibiotic resistant bacteria in the drinking water distribution system in Mafikeng, North ... -
Antimicrobial resistant bacteria and genes in selected surface water bodies of the North West Province
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)It has recently been established that apart from the over or misuse of antibiotics, metal pollution in the natural environment may also contribute to antibiotic resistance even when antibiotics are absent. The Wonderfonteinspruit ... -
Assessment of the extent of the impact of agricultural activities on different water uses in the Mooi River
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)The quality of water in the Mooi River is deteriorating due to anthropogenic activities practiced in the catchment area. The most practiced activities in the catchment include amongst others mining which is dominating the ... -
Assessment of water quality and associated impacts of the sewage discharges into the Mooi River Catchment
(North-West University (South Africa)North-West University, 2020)Population growth in developing cities is putting pressure on the wastewater treatment plants. The improper treated sewage entering the aquatic environment deteriorates the water quality of the receiving water resource. ... -
Characterization of Clostridium spp. isolated from selected surface water systems and aquatic sediment
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Clostridium are ubiquitous in nature and common inhabitants of the gastrointestinal track of humans and animals. Some are pathogenic or toxin producers. These pathogenic Clostridium species can be introduced into surface ... -
Cr(VI) contamination of aqueous systems
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)Hexavalent chromium, i.e. Cr(VI), is a potential pollutant species formed due to anthropogenic processes, e.g. leather tanning, Cr(VI) chemical production, stainless steel manufacturing and ferrochrome production. Cr(VI) ... -
Evaluation of the inorganic water chemistry of the Vaal River
(North-West University, 2015)One of the most essential resources for life on our planet is water. A concern for water resource sustainability has shifted towards the sustainable development of clean water body resource (SWDF, 2009). Data for the Vaal ... -
Geological and anthropogenic impacts on inorganic water quality at rural clinics in the Limpopo Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)This study gives insight to the origin of pollution in the water resources of the Limpopo province of South Africa. The Limpopo province is the largest rural province in South Africa. Up to 40% of the total population does ... -
The identification of biomarkers to assist in the hydrological characterisation of a chromium polluted mine
(2013)Chromium is used in many processing applications, which has led to the formation of chromium (VI) waste. Cr(VI) is an unstable, mobile carcinogen, which is interchangeable with Cr(III) under certain environmental conditions. ...