Title | Biotechnology for Africa’s sustainable water supply |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2013 |
Authors | Arousse, S, Schories, G |
Pagination | p. 5 - 8; 1 box |
Date Published | 2013-01-01 |
Publisher | EcoSan Club |
Place Published | Vienna, Austria |
Keywords | africa, sustainability, water supply, waterbiotechnology |
Abstract |
Water scarcity, climate change, particular geographic characteristics and limited economic resources have led to a restricted range of choices affordable for African countries to deal particularly with the water issue, as major topic. Polluted water treatment before use has been their almost unique solution to deal with a growing water scarcity. The treatment of water and elimination of pollutants, mainly dissolved organic pollutants, nitrogen and phosphorous compounds, pathogenic organisms, xenobiotics and heavy metals, although itself presents significant challenges, is |
Notes | With 1 reference |
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