Code
01W02222
Duration
01 October 2022 → 30 September 2027
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Promotor
Research disciplines
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Natural sciences
- Environmental impact and risk assessment
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Engineering and technology
- Polymers and plastics
Keywords
Microplastics
trace metals
drinking water
Ethiopia
Project description
This PhD research project involves the determination of the pollution status of Addis Ababa drinking water with respect to microplastics and trace metals. Drinking water samples will be collected from different points across the drinking water supply chain and analysed for microplastics and trace metals. By doing this the possible point sources of pollution and the potential public health risk associated with drinking water will be determined.