Environmental & Analytical Toxicology

Kiplimo Joyce

Publications

• Research Article
  Physical Parameters of Tropical Wetlands in Lake Victoria Basin: A Case Study of Kigwal/Kimondi, Nyando and Nzoia Wetlands
  Author(s): Mule Shadrack, Nguta Charles, Geoffrey Kamau, Ongera Gilbert, Wangila Phanice, Kiplimo Joyce and Chirchir DennisMule Shadrack, Nguta Charles, Geoffrey Kamau, Ongera Gilbert, Wangila Phanice, Kiplimo Joyce and Chirchir Dennis
  
  This study entailed the assessment of physical parameters of selected tropical wetlands within Lake Victoria Basin. The research study measured rainfall, flow rate, turbidity, and pH of Kigwal/Kimondi, Nyando and Nzoia wetland ecosystems found within eastern side of Lake Victoria Basin by use of Vernier Calliper Instrument. The study found out that approximately 78 to 89% of recharge water was retained with the highest calculated water budget being for Nzoia wetland (26.24(0.99) × 106 m3) during rainy season with Kigwal/Kimondi (8.85 (2.91) × 106 m3) and Nyando (11.47 (0.75) × 106 m3). There was a seasonal variation of flow rate, pH, and turbidity with rain season indicating high levels of turbidity, flow rate and variable pH levels in the wetland ecosystems as compared to dry seasons. A statistically significant correlation existed between the measured parameters with .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0525.1000254

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