Removal of wastes and Re-use of Treated water from Maturation Waste Stabilization Ponds (MWSPs)

IRENE AURELIA TARIMO

doi:10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss11.5

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IRENE AURELIA TARIMO The Open University of Tanzania, Tanzania

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https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss11.5

Abstract

This paper presents the results from a study conducted in Tanzania to develop a dynamic mathematical model, tool for the environmental pollution control. This led to Modelling Nitrogen Transformation, Removal and Re-use of Treated water from Maturation Ponds for agriculture and agriculture. The study was conducted at the wastewater treatment system located in Mabogini Moshi in Kilimanjaro Region, North Eastern Tanzania.

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IRENE AURELIA TARIMO, The Open University of Tanzania, Tanzania

Department of Environmental Studies

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