Examining the Impacts of Sand Mining on Physical Water Quality: A Case Study of River Minera Rukungiri District.
The study examined the impacts of sand mining on physical water quality, case study of river Minera Rukungiri district. The study had the objectives; to assess the water quality, pH, and site size of River Mineera in Rukungiri District to quantify the environmental impacts of sand mining activities...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Kabale University
2024
|
| Subjects: | |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2523 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1823844184150245376 |
|---|---|
| author | Nasasira, Ambrose |
| author_facet | Nasasira, Ambrose |
| author_sort | Nasasira, Ambrose |
| collection | KAB-DR |
| description | The study examined the impacts of sand mining on physical water quality, case study of river Minera Rukungiri district. The study had the objectives; to assess the water quality, pH, and site size of River Mineera in Rukungiri District to quantify the environmental impacts of sand mining activities on the river ecosystem. The researcher utilized an experimental research design focused on assessing water quality parameters in River Mineera. The findings of the study showed that turbidity levels were significantly higher at sites Onsite to and downstream of sand mining activities compared to the control sites upstream. The control sites exhibited turbidity levels ranging from 10 to 12 NTU, indicative of relatively clear water. In contrast, turbidity levels at the impact and affected sites ranged from 24 to 32 NTU, with the highest levels recorded downstream. The increase in turbidity is likely due to the disturbance of sediment caused by sand mining, which introduces suspended particles into the water. The study concluded that the environmental impacts of sand mining on River Mineera have been comprehensively analyzed, revealing significant alterations to water quality and ecosystem integrity. The study had the following recommendations implement stricter regulations on sand mining activities, including licensing and enforcement of environmental guidelines. Regular monitoring of water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, and sediment levels should be conducted to track the environmental impact and ensure compliance with standards, and limit the size and expansion of sand mining sites to reduce environmental degradation. Establish designated mining zones with defined boundaries to minimize disruption to the river ecosystem and surrounding habitats. |
| format | Thesis |
| id | oai:idr.kab.ac.ug:20.500.12493-2523 |
| institution | KAB-DR |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2024 |
| publisher | Kabale University |
| record_format | dspace |
| spelling | oai:idr.kab.ac.ug:20.500.12493-25232024-12-26T00:01:14Z Examining the Impacts of Sand Mining on Physical Water Quality: A Case Study of River Minera Rukungiri District. Nasasira, Ambrose Examining Impacts Sand Mining Physical Water Quality River Minera Rukungiri District The study examined the impacts of sand mining on physical water quality, case study of river Minera Rukungiri district. The study had the objectives; to assess the water quality, pH, and site size of River Mineera in Rukungiri District to quantify the environmental impacts of sand mining activities on the river ecosystem. The researcher utilized an experimental research design focused on assessing water quality parameters in River Mineera. The findings of the study showed that turbidity levels were significantly higher at sites Onsite to and downstream of sand mining activities compared to the control sites upstream. The control sites exhibited turbidity levels ranging from 10 to 12 NTU, indicative of relatively clear water. In contrast, turbidity levels at the impact and affected sites ranged from 24 to 32 NTU, with the highest levels recorded downstream. The increase in turbidity is likely due to the disturbance of sediment caused by sand mining, which introduces suspended particles into the water. The study concluded that the environmental impacts of sand mining on River Mineera have been comprehensively analyzed, revealing significant alterations to water quality and ecosystem integrity. The study had the following recommendations implement stricter regulations on sand mining activities, including licensing and enforcement of environmental guidelines. Regular monitoring of water quality parameters such as pH, turbidity, and sediment levels should be conducted to track the environmental impact and ensure compliance with standards, and limit the size and expansion of sand mining sites to reduce environmental degradation. Establish designated mining zones with defined boundaries to minimize disruption to the river ecosystem and surrounding habitats. 2024-12-25T15:27:16Z 2024-12-25T15:27:16Z 2024 Thesis Nasasira, Ambrose (2024). Examining the Impacts of Sand Mining on Physical Water Quality: A Case Study of River Minera Rukungiri District. Kabale: Kabale University. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2523 en Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ application/pdf Kabale University |
| spellingShingle | Examining Impacts Sand Mining Physical Water Quality River Minera Rukungiri District Nasasira, Ambrose Examining the Impacts of Sand Mining on Physical Water Quality: A Case Study of River Minera Rukungiri District. |
| title | Examining the Impacts of Sand Mining on Physical Water Quality: A Case Study of River Minera Rukungiri District. |
| title_full | Examining the Impacts of Sand Mining on Physical Water Quality: A Case Study of River Minera Rukungiri District. |
| title_fullStr | Examining the Impacts of Sand Mining on Physical Water Quality: A Case Study of River Minera Rukungiri District. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Examining the Impacts of Sand Mining on Physical Water Quality: A Case Study of River Minera Rukungiri District. |
| title_short | Examining the Impacts of Sand Mining on Physical Water Quality: A Case Study of River Minera Rukungiri District. |
| title_sort | examining the impacts of sand mining on physical water quality a case study of river minera rukungiri district |
| topic | Examining Impacts Sand Mining Physical Water Quality River Minera Rukungiri District |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2523 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT nasasiraambrose examiningtheimpactsofsandminingonphysicalwaterqualityacasestudyofriverminerarukungiridistrict |