Evaluating socio-cultural influences on the Nubui River quality and utilisation in Ghana

• Autorzy: Norvivor Forgive Awo , Shohreh Azizi , Kamika Ilunga , Olayiwola Idris Azeez , Sibali Linda , Maaza Malik

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.37190/epe240309

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Clean water plays an important role in ensuring good public health and reducing health risks. To ensure population well-being, clear quality guidelines and standard limits are set to protect water resources. Drinking water should be free of microbial and chemical contamination, with water qualityindex values between 70 and 100. Despite meeting these standards, socio-cultural values deeply influence the relationship between rural communities and their water resources. Aesthetic, phosphate content, Escherichia coli and Salmonella levels were assessed; these parameters were used in computing water quality indices. Field observations were also done throughout the sampling season as water samples were assessed. Key informant interviews were conducted among ten purposively sampled community leaders, using an indepth interview guide; the results were analysed using the interpretative phenom-enological analysis method. Subsequently, a descriptive cross-sectional observational study involving 338 respondents was conducted to assess public perceptions regarding water quality, utilization typesand socio-cultural influences. Water quality is compromised by run-off from riparian agricultural activities and domestic, coupled with seasonal aesthetic issues. Cultural norms and history influenced the acceptance, utilization, and protection of the water resource. Proper community engagement is necessary to curb any socio-cultural barriers to water utilisation and protection interventions in rural communities.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

medicinal chemistry; river pollution; Salmonella; quality standard; Escherichia coli

PL

chemia medyczna; zanieczyszczenie rzek; Salmonella; Escherichia coli

• Wydawca: Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej
• Czasopismo: Environment Protection Engineering
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 50, nr 3
• Strony: 145--175
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 49 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Norvivor Forgive Awo

• Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Florida, 1710 South Africa.
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics Department, Fred Newton Binka School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS).

autor

Shohreh Azizi

• UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences/Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa,

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0419-9953

autor

Kamika Ilunga

• Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa, Florida, 1709, Johannesburg, South Africa.

• https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6350-2647

autor

Olayiwola Idris Azeez

• UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences/Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6445-0241

autor

Sibali Linda

• Department of Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of South Africa, P.O. Box 392, Florida, 1710 South Africa.

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2968-8390

autor

Maaza Malik

• UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences/Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, Muckleneuk Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa,
• Nanosciences African Network (NANOAFNET) – Materials Research Department, iThemba LABS – National Research Foundation, P.O. Box 722, Somerset West 7129, Western Cape Province, South Africa.

• https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3429-509x

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