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

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dc.contributor.authorMahugija, John A.M.
dc.contributor.authorNambela, Lutamyo
dc.date.accessioned2018-09-05T12:11:16Z
dc.date.available2018-09-05T12:11:16Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractThe 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.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipSida-University of Dar es Salaam Food Security Programmeen_US
dc.identifier.citationMahugija, 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.).en_US
dc.identifier.issn978-0-620-66287-1
dc.identifier.issn978-0-620-66117-7
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/4789
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherHokkaido University Japanen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::NATURAL SCIENCESen_US
dc.titlePesticide residues in water from rivers and lakes in Lake Tanganyika basin, Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeConference Proceedingsen_US
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