Wastewater Management Challenges and Solutions in Tanzania: A Case Study of Dar es Salaam City DOI

Azizi S. Msuya,

Ousman A. Bojang,

Shaban H. Nyika

et al.

European journal of ecology, biology and agriculture., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 68 - 82

Published: March 1, 2025

This study investigates the wastewater management challenges and solutions in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, amidst rapid urbanization population growth. largest city is experiencing severe difficulties due to inadequate infrastructure, insufficient financial resources, ineffective governance, lack of proper planning. As has surged from 3.87 million 2010 an estimated 8.56 by 2025, volume generated overwhelmed existing treatment facilities, resulting untreated sewage being discharged into local water bodies. situation poses significant public health risks contributes environmental degradation. The research highlights need for improved practices explores various innovative technologies, such as Anaerobic Digestion (AD), that can address these pressing challenges. It also underscores importance community engagement, robust regulatory frameworks, sustainable funding mechanisms enhance effectiveness strategies. concludes a holistic approach essential realizing improvements, thereby safeguarding securing resources rapidly growing Salaam.

Language: Английский

Wastewater Management Challenges and Solutions in Tanzania: A Case Study of Dar es Salaam City DOI

Azizi S. Msuya,

Ousman A. Bojang,

Shaban H. Nyika

et al.

European journal of ecology, biology and agriculture., Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 2(2), P. 68 - 82

Published: March 1, 2025

This study investigates the wastewater management challenges and solutions in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, amidst rapid urbanization population growth. largest city is experiencing severe difficulties due to inadequate infrastructure, insufficient financial resources, ineffective governance, lack of proper planning. As has surged from 3.87 million 2010 an estimated 8.56 by 2025, volume generated overwhelmed existing treatment facilities, resulting untreated sewage being discharged into local water bodies. situation poses significant public health risks contributes environmental degradation. The research highlights need for improved practices explores various innovative technologies, such as Anaerobic Digestion (AD), that can address these pressing challenges. It also underscores importance community engagement, robust regulatory frameworks, sustainable funding mechanisms enhance effectiveness strategies. concludes a holistic approach essential realizing improvements, thereby safeguarding securing resources rapidly growing Salaam.

Language: Английский

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