Journal of Water Resources, Engineering, Management and Policy

Articles

Management in Water sector

Doglas Benjamin Mmasi, James Mhoja Dossa
30 June 2025

Geospatial Analysis and Route Optimization for Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management in Morogoro Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v2.i1.a1.2025

Abstract: This study focuses on enhancing municipal solid waste management (MSWM) in developing countries by integrating advanced geospatial techniques with optimization algorithms. Utilizing Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania as a case study, the research employs GIS-based methods such as Markov chain analy [...] Read more

Sustainability of Water and Sanitation Projects

Antoni M. Bairo, Joyce Elisadiki, Mtabazi G. Sahini, Said A. Vuai
23 December 2024

Application Software for Water Quality Data Management (MajiBora-DM) in Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i2.a5.2024

Abstract: In Tanzania, water quality laboratories face the difficult task of managing all of the processes involved in handling water samples. These tasks include registering samples, evaluating their quality, documenting critical parameters, analyzing data, making professional recommendations on water t [...] Read more

Irrigation

Siamarie Lyaro, Comfort Magwaza
23 December 2024

Impact of Rainfall and Temperature as Aspects of Climate Change on Maize Production in Zimbabwe

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i2.a4.2024

Abstract: Zimbabwe experiences variations in maize production such that production fell below 2.2 million tonnes between 2010 and 2021, making maize importation necessary despite implementing resilient agricultural practices for strengthening capacity for adaptation to climate change. This study sought to an [...] Read more

Water resources

Nyemo Chilagane, Papilon Mkome, Elius Chundu, George Wandelage, Winfred Mbungu, Festo Silungwe, Japhet Kashaigili5
23 December 2024

Mapping and Assessing the Ecological Status of Water Sources in Mbarali River Sub catchment

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i2.a3.2024

Abstract: Mbarali river subcatchment (MRS) is an important waterway that faces ongoing degradation due to climate change, land use change and poor institutional management which affected river flows in both quantity and quality. This study presents the findings of the cross-sectional survey conducted to i [...] Read more

Financing and economic analysis of water facilities and infrastructure

Peter Raymond Ngunula, Joseph Magali
23 December 2024

Financial Management Factor on the Performance of the Community-Based Water Supply Organisations in Katavi Region, Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i2.a2.2024

Abstract: This study assessed the financial management factors that affect the performance of Community-Based Water Supply Organizations (CBWSOs) in managing water supply schemes in Katavi’s rural areas. An inductive approach and exploratory design were employed in this study. The study population compr [...] Read more

Water resources

Gift Isaack Marandu, Kassim Ramadhani Mussa, Offoro Neema Kimambo, Amina Amri Hamad
23 December 2024

Assessing Physicochemical and Heavy Metal Characteristics in Leachate and Groundwater around Pugu Kinyamwezi Dumpsite, Dar es Salaam

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i2.a1.2024

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the extent and dynamics of groundwater contamination around the Pugu-Kinyamwezi dumpsite in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Specifically, it evaluated the physicochemical and heavy metal characteristics of leachate during the dry and wet seasons and assessed its impacts [...] Read more

Management in Water sector

Peter Raymond Ngunula
10 February 2024

Factors Affecting the Performance of the Community-Based Water Supply Organisations (CBWSOs) in Katavi Districts, Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i1.a5.2024

Abstract: This study assessed the factors affecting the Performance of Community-Based Water Supply Organisations (CBWSOs) in managing water supply schemes in Katavi rural areas. An inductive approach and exploratory design were employed in this study. The study population comprised 48 respondents, compr [...] Read more

Management in Water sector

Rajabu Omary
27 January 2024

The Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities on the Physicochemical Water Quality of Pinyinyi River, Arusha-Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i1.a1.2024

Abstract: Anthropogenic activities are responsible for degrading rivers and decreasing their capacity to offer ecosystem services. This paper reports the findings of a study carried out to assess the impacts of anthropogenic activities in Pinyinyi River water quality using physicochemical parameters. BOD, [...] Read more

Water resources

DIckson Gidion
27 January 2024

Water meter inaccuracy assessment and operation control considering customer information

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i1.a4.2024

Abstract: Water Meter Inaccuracy (WMI) is one of the apparent loss components contributing to an increase in non-revenue water. The estimation of the volume of water lost due to WMI and control within a utility is still a challenge; thus, the current study investigated its field operation using customer c [...] Read more

Water resources

Melanie Bituro Masesa
27 January 2024

Assessment of Conflicts in Water Resources Management of Tobora Sub-catchment in Mara River Basin, Tanzania.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56542/wi.jwempo.v1.i1.a3.2024

Abstract: Water resources are essential for both human livelihood and environmental services. Demand for the resources has led to increasing water conflicts because of how water is managed and governed. Many developing countries like Tanzania experience conflicts based on competing water uses. This [...] Read more