Publications by authors named "Clavery Tungaraza"
Various studies report pollutant levels in the environment to raise awareness and call for government intervention to protect the environment and public health. However, inconsistent findings across studies complicate environmental actions and policy-making processes in many countries. Geita region in Tanzania is one of the areas with a high focus on metal pollution problems emanating from artisanal, small-scale, and industrial mining operations.
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- * Findings showed that total mercury (THg) levels exceeded the WHO guideline for safe drinking water, particularly during the rainy season, with concentrations ranging from 3.4 to 96.3 µg/L compared to 0.84 to 2.12 µg/L in the dry season.
- * The researchers emphasized the need for immediate action to protect human and animal health in mining communities, and recommended further studies on mercury distribution and impacts based on various environmental factors.