1. Domestic Water in Northern Trinidad: Access, Collection and Quality
- Author
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Lakhan, Siana, Fadiman, Maria (Thesis advisor), Root, Tara L. (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Department of Geosciences, Lakhan, Siana, Fadiman, Maria (Thesis advisor), Root, Tara L. (Thesis advisor), Florida Atlantic University (Degree grantor), Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, and Department of Geosciences
- Abstract
Summary: Trinidad is highly dependent on surface water as a source for domestic water supply. Due to lack of infrastructure some areas have limited access to potable/reliable source of water. Increases in industrialization and population are putting more pressure on water resources, exacerbating the problem. Part of this study looks at how, and from where people in different geographic regions in northern Trinidad collect and store water. Results indicate that urban areas rely on public water as a water source. The urban fringe relies on a public water supply as well as self-supplied sources. Rural regions depend solely on a selfsupply source. Also, I look at how nitrate and nitrite concentrations in drinking water vary with geographic location. Results indicate water quality varies with source and collection method. Further research is needed to confirm this., 2007, Includes bibliography., Degree granted: Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2007., Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Collection: FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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- 2007