The impact of latrine contents and emptying practices on nitrogen contamination of well water in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

The impact of latrine contents and emptying practices on nitrogen contamination of well water in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal

Leaching of nitrogen-containing compounds (e.g., ammonia, nitrate) from pit latrines and seepage tanks into groundwater may pose health risks, given that groundwater is a significant source for drinking water in many low-income countries. In this study, three communities within Kathmandu, Nepal (Man...

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Main Authors: Acile S. Hammoud, Jessica Leung, Sabitri Tripathi, Adrian P. Butler, May N. Sule, Michael R. Templeton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2018-05-01
Series:AIMS Environmental Science
Subjects:
Kathmandu
nitrogen
latrine
groundwater
water quality
contamination
Online Access:http://www.aimspress.com/environmental/article/2037/fulltext.html

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