Environmental Science
4 years ago

Agricultural and urban development threaten water quality in Uganda wetland.

Frontiers in Environmental Science
The Impact of Wastewater Discharge and Agriculture on Water Quality and Nutrient Retention of Namatala Wetland, Eastern Uganda
S. Namaalwa, Anne A. van Dam, Gretchen M. Gettel, R. Kaggwa, István Zsuffa, Kenneth Irvine

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The Namatala Wetland in Uganda is affected by agriculture and urbanization, leading to water quality issues. Different areas within the wetland have varying levels of nutrients and sediment. The downstream part of the wetland helps retain nutrients and sediment, balancing out the impact of agriculture and urban development in other areas. This shows the importance of sustainable farming practices and better wastewater treatment to protect the wetland's ecosystem.