Archive:: American Journal of Water Science and Engineering:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 9, Issue 4, December 2023

Research Article
Stone Quarries and Hydrological Regime of Roshi with Emphasis on Sedimentation

Suman Shrestha, Prachand Man Pradhan, Hari Krishna Shrestha

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, December 2023

Pages: 86-96

Received: 26 September 2023

Accepted: 17 October 2023

Published: 28 October 2023

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajwse.20230904.11

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Abstract: Nepal is a country with many mountains, situated in Hindukush Himalayas. Stone quarrying is currently accompanying the rapid expansion of physical infrastructure in the Roshi River and its tributaries. This study aims to establish the discharge and suspended sediment rating curve of the Roshi River. It also includes the impact of the stone quarries... Show More

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Research Article
Defluoridation of Groundwater by Activated Carbon Derived from Water Hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes) by Phosphoric Acid Activation

Eric Mugambi Muchunku^*, Peter Kuria Ndiba, Erick Auma Omondi

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, December 2023

Pages: 97-107

Received: 12 October 2023

Accepted: 7 November 2023

Published: 17 November 2023

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajwse.20230904.12

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Abstract: Elevated concentration of fluoride in groundwater poses serious health concerns in communities that depend on the groundwater for their drinking water. Efforts to develop appropriate defluoridation techniques have experienced challenges such as low efficiency, unaffordability, skill shortage, and cultural perceptions. This study evaluated the use o... Show More

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