Short review on run-off water challenges in developing countries. (August 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Emetere, M.E.; Igwe, F.; Olowoeshin, M. R.; Agiobu, T.L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of physics. Volume 1299(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-08
• Subjects: run-off -- water -- pollution; Physics -- Congresses; 530.5
• DOI: 10.1088/1742-6596/1299/1/012084
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1742-6588

Abstract

Abstract: Run-off water has been the main source of water supply in most countries of the world. However, it is prone to pollution that can affect life form when not properly treated. In this short review, the two sources of pollution for run-off water were examined. It was discover that the main agent that affects run-off water in developing countries is variability of atmospheric precipitation.