Review of emerging contaminants in water: USA and African perspectives

Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu; Onyeka Henry Daraojimba; Johnson Sunday Oliha; Alexander Obaigbena; Michael Ayorinde Dada; Michael Tega Majemite

doi:10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0073

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Review of emerging contaminants in water: USA and African perspectives

Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu ^{1, *}, Onyeka Henry Daraojimba ², Johnson Sunday Oliha ³, Alexander Obaigbena ⁴, Michael Ayorinde Dada ⁵ and Michael Tega Majemite⁶

1 Independent Researcher, Durban South Africa.
2 Department of Information Management, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
3 Independent Researcher, Lagos, Nigeria.
4 Darey.io, United Kingdom.
5 Sychar Water Technologies, Houston Texas, United States.
6 Technical University Darmstadt, Germany.

Review Article

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(01), 350–360.

Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0073

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0073

Publication history

Received on 06 December 2023; revised on 13 January 2024; accepted on 16 January 2024

Abstract

This research paper comprehensively reviews emerging contaminants in water, examining global trends and specific perspectives from the United States (USA) and Africa. Identifying contaminants originating from industrial, agricultural, and urban sources, the study explores regulatory frameworks, health, environmental impacts, and management strategies. Gaps and challenges are analyzed, including data limitations, regulatory gaps, and technological constraints. The paper recommends a holistic, adaptive approach, emphasizing research, regulatory adaptability, technological innovation, community empowerment, international collaboration, climate resilience, and equity. The proposed strategies aim to enhance water quality management, ensuring sustainable practices that safeguard human health, ecosystems, and equitable access to clean water on a global scale.

Keywords

Emerging Contaminants; Water Quality; Regulatory Frameworks; Environmental Health

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Zamathula Queen Sikhakhane Nwokediegwu, Onyeka Henry Daraojimba, Johnson Sunday Oliha , Alexander Obaigbena, Michael Ayorinde Dada and Michael Tega Majemite. Review of emerging contaminants in water: USA and African perspectives. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 11(01), 350–360. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2024.11.1.0073

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