Impact of Sewage Pollution of Matshaya Stream on Weeds Phytosociology: The Case of Antelope Park, Gweru Zimbabwe

Gumbo Norman, Charles Sithole, Taremba Chirigo, Wilfred Mpofu Mqhele and Tatenda Ncozana
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Gumbo Norman: Occupational Health, Safety Environmental Management and Quality Specialist. Environmental Health Department, National University of Science and Technology
Charles Sithole: Lecturer. Environmental Science Department, National University of Science and Technology
Taremba Chirigo: Lecturer. Environmental Health Department, National University of Science and Technology
Wilfred Mpofu Mqhele: Lecturer. Environmental Health Department, National University of Science and Technology
Tatenda Ncozana: Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, United Emirates, Dubai

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2024, vol. 11, issue 8, 1039-1055

Abstract: The disposal of raw or partially treated effluent has led to the proliferation of weeds in pristine water systems such as rivers and streams in the study area.In Gweru raw sewage is also being discharged into streams as blockages occur at Mkoba 4 high density suburb sewage lift pump system, also raw sewage is discharged due to sewer blockages at Mkoba village 11 for more than 25 years. The raw sewage from the lift pump station and Mkoba 11 converge and flow right into antelope park dam. The city’s sewer system is very old now and cannot accommodate the ever-increasing population resulting in frequent blockages.

Date: 2024
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