Vulnerability of rural communities to contaminated water and its implications: a case study from ksd local municipality

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• What: The aim of this study was to identify and evaluate the alternative water sources used in the Xwili administration area in King Sabata Dalindyebo local municipality. To ascertain whether spring water is safe for human consumption, the study aims to assess the degrees of physical, chemical, and microbiological pollution. Lastly, the study aims to supply information to guide management strategies for water quality, assisting in the enhancement of water quality through focused initiatives like pollution prevention or habitat restoration near spring sources. The study had three sampling sites: Matyenengqina, Mkhanzini and Konqeni, which were purposefully selected . . .
  

   

  

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