Rainfall Flushes Away Water Quality: Catchment-Based Solutions Needed!
The study looked at how different factors affect water quality in a stream during dry and wet seasons. They found that physical differences in the stream, like rocks and plants, were linked to better water quality in the dry season. But in the wet season, these differences didn't have as much impact. After rain, these physical differences became more important for water quality. High water flow in the stream often led to poorer water quality, especially in the wet season. Pollution from graywater in the dry season and changes in the landscape in the wet season were likely reasons for this. The study suggests that improving water quality in streams should focus on both the stream itself and the surrounding area.