Publications by authors named "Ayanda Tsepo Lepheana"
Clarity tubes as effective citizen science tools for monitoring wastewater treatment works and rivers.
Integr Environ Assess Manag
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Effective freshwater resource management needs improved water quality monitoring, which is often hindered by financial and infrastructure issues, especially in developing areas.* -
- This study validates the use of a citizen-scientist-operated clarity tube to measure water clarity, which serves as a good proxy for total suspended solids (TSS) concentration in rivers and wastewater treatment works in Southern Africa.* -
- The findings indicate that clarity tubes can be an affordable and user-friendly tool for monitoring water quality, helping to ensure that wastewater treatment facilities comply with TSS regulations while supporting global sustainability goals.*