Better monitoring of microbial hazards in Ethiopia's Akaki watershed will improve water quality for Addis Ababa's 5 million residents
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Wastewater Addis Ababa quality of water pollution Akaki watershed sewage treatment plants
Date
04 April 23
Country
Ethiopia
Summary
Most wastewater in Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Ababa is discharged into rivers without
treatment, putting the health of the city’s 5 million inhabitants at risk from diseases caused
by fecal and antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. The International Water Management
Institute, in collaboration with Newcastle University and national partners in Ethiopia, is
monitoring the microbial quality of water in the Akaki river that runs through Addis Ababa
to better understand sources of pollution and target interventions to reduce pollution and
improve water quality.
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CGIAR Blog post
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