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Pesticide residues in water from rivers and lakes in Lake Tanganyika basin, Tanzania

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dc.creator Mahugija, John A.M.
dc.creator Nambela, Lutamyo
dc.date 2018-09-05T12:11:16Z
dc.date 2018-09-05T12:11:16Z
dc.date 2015
dc.date.accessioned 2021-05-03T13:19:54Z
dc.date.available 2021-05-03T13:19:54Z
dc.identifier Mahugija, J.A.M. and Nambela, L., 2015, August. Pesticide residues in water from rivers and lakes in Lake Tanganyika basin, Tanzania. In 7th International Toxicology Symposium in Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa 31 August 2015, p. 77-78.).
dc.identifier 978-0-620-66287-1
dc.identifier 978-0-620-66117-7
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/4789
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/4789
dc.description The aim of this study was to investigate the types, levels and distribution of pesticide residues in water in Lake Tanganyika basin, Tanzania. Water samples were collected from Kigoma region during April and June and analysed for pesticide residues. The pesticides and metabolites detected were p,p’-DDT, o,p’-DDT, p,p’-DDE and p,p’-DDD. The concentrations of total DDT in water were up to 200 and 221 ng/L in lakes and rivers, respectively. The ratios of (p,p’- DDE + p,p’-DDD)/p,p’-DDT indicate recent inputs in most samples. The study reveals that there is recent use of DDT in the region. Continued use of DDT indicates concerns and risks for public and environmental health. The area therefore needs serious environmental monitoring.
dc.description Sida-University of Dar es Salaam Food Security Programme
dc.language en
dc.publisher Hokkaido University Japan
dc.subject Research Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCES
dc.title Pesticide residues in water from rivers and lakes in Lake Tanganyika basin, Tanzania
dc.type Conference Proceedings


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