The sustainability of groundwater in semi-arid regions: The case of Makutupora basin in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorMseli, Zaina Hussein
dc.contributor.authorSaid, Alfred
dc.contributor.authorSankaranna, Gaduputi
dc.contributor.authorMwegoha, William J. S.
dc.date.accessioned2024-04-18T05:21:38Z
dc.date.available2024-04-18T05:21:38Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.descriptionA research paper submitted to AQUA water infrastructure, ecosystems and society Volume 72, Issue 9, 1 September 2023
dc.description.abstractGroundwater sustainability ensures groundwater development and uses to meet current and future needs without causing unacceptable environmental, economic, or social consequences. In semi-arid regions, water resources are typically limited, and water management is critical to ensure a sustainable water supply. Groundwater sustainability indexing is vital for groundwater management. The study used four indicators in six dimensions, i.e., quantitative and qualitative hydrogeology, environmental, social-economic, and political factors, to evaluate the sustainability of the aquifer in Makutupora basin, Dodoma, Tanzania. The resulting aquifer sustainability index is 0.59, with a 95% confidence interval between 0.3856 and 0.7944, showing that the aquifer is sufficiently sustainable. The hydrogeological analysis revealed that groundwater sustainability is promising, although groundwater use per capita is alarming. This study also recommends effective water management strategies, including improving water use efficiency, promoting water conservation, implementing policies to limit water withdrawals, and promoting alternative water sources such as recycled wastewater, especially for agricultural activities.
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dc.identifier.citationAPA
dc.identifier.issnhttps://doi.org/10.2166/aqua.2023.056
dc.identifier.urihttps://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/690
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherIWA publishing
dc.subjectaquifer sustainability
dc.subjectgroundwater management
dc.subjectsemi-arid
dc.subjectsustainability index
dc.titleThe sustainability of groundwater in semi-arid regions: The case of Makutupora basin in Tanzania
dc.typeArticle
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