Dar es salaam Coastal water Pollution as from February to July

Abstract

!

'IweL ve vat e.r samples; tV!O from each site Here taken monthly as from February to July at around hichtide, along the Dar es Salaam coast for c .•. uali ty exam.i.n-rt Lon , All the three indicators used, total coliform, faecal coliform, and faecal streptococci shoH that there is pollution at the three sites; the Harbour, Banda Beach and Selander bridge. The pollution level is much above European ~conomic Cowmunity guide standard. But it is comparable to about 22;~ of Tanzanian inland streams. Lead ani cadmium vrhe re found to be present in concentrations much above tile recorrunended 'I'anaan i.a standards; and hence pose health r-Lslcs , Eore studies are recommended inorder to have a better understa- nd.Lng of the problem of pollution in the area; t.hat could lead to a better approach in reducing the h82.1 th risks involved.