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Impact of Intensive Farming Practice on Water Resources: Implication for Human and Livestock Drinking, Sinana District, South East Ethiopia

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Alemayehu Wudneh, Abdulnasir Yunus and Kasahun Abie

Both surface and ground water sources have being likely subjected to various pollutants from intensive farming practices in the study area. But, no attempt has been made so far to understand the impact of intensive farming practices on local water resources. This research was conducted in Sinana district of Bale zone particularly nearby Oromia Seed Enterprise (OSE) farms. Ground and surface water samples were collected from upper, middle and lower parts using depth integrated and composite sampling techniques. Selected physico-chemical water quality were analyzed and compared with human and livestock drinking standards. In-situ measurements were done for sensitive water quality parameters while other parameters were analyzed at Hawassa University’s technology laboratory. Kruskal-W... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2325-9647.1000150

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