The general objective of the study was assessing the impacts of household’s poor waste disposal problem on the water quality of Womba River in Sawla town.
A waste refers to any material or product that has been considered useless by the owner and needs to be discarded or has been discarded. Solid waste is any organic or inorganic materials generated from various human activities which have been considered unwanted or useless therefore disposed treated or untreated.
On the other hand, the term household’s solid waste management has been defined differently by different writers and Authors. For instance, defined it as all activities that seek to minimize the environmental, aesthetic and human health impacts of households solid waste.
A much more comprehensive definition of has been provided by, which stated that solid waste management is a discipline associated with the control of generation, storage, collection , transfer and transporting, processing and disposal of it. So, it is a manner in accordance to the best principle of public health, economics, engineering, conservation, aesthetics, and other environmental conservations responsive to public health. Inherent in this definition, solid waste management is a processes which includes waste generation, storage, collection, transfer and transport, processing and disposal of wastes in accordance to the principles of household’s solid waste management. The rapid urbanization and growth of urban population that has been taking place during the 20th century virtually transformed the world in to communities of cities and towns. These developments imposing challenges on environment in which most of them have to be addressed at international level. Among those environmental challenges, municipal waste management is a critical one. This is because as long as humans have been living in settled communities, solid waste generation has been an unavoidable in both developed and developing nations.
Table of Contents
- CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Background of the Study
- 1.2. Statement of the Problem
- 1.3. Objective of the study
- 1.3.1 General Objective
- 1.4. Research Questions
- 1.5. Significance of the study
- 1.6. Scope of the study
- 1.7 Limitation of the study
- 1.8. Definition of Terms
- 1.9. Organization of the thesis
- CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
- 2.1 Urban Environmental problems
- 2.2. Sources and Types of Solid Wastes
- 2.3. Components of Solid Waste
- 2.4. Functional elements of municipal solid waste management Systems
- 2.4.1. Waste generation
- 2.4.2. Handling
- 2.4.3. Storage
Objectives and Key Themes
This thesis aims to assess the impact of household waste disposal practices on the water quality of the Womba River in Sawla Town, SNNPRS, Ethiopia. The study seeks to understand the relationship between waste disposal methods and water quality parameters, providing valuable insights for improved waste management strategies in the region.
- Household waste disposal practices in Sawla Town
- Water quality parameters of the Womba River
- The correlation between waste disposal and water quality
- Environmental impact assessment of waste disposal methods
- Recommendations for improved waste management strategies
Chapter Summaries
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION: This introductory chapter sets the stage for the research by providing background information on the study area, Sawla Town, and its environmental challenges related to waste disposal. It clearly defines the problem of inadequate waste management impacting water quality in the Womba River. The chapter articulates the research objectives, focusing on assessing the impact of household waste disposal practices on water quality. It also outlines the research questions that guide the investigation, specifying the scope and limitations of the study. Finally, it establishes the organization of the thesis, laying out the structure and flow of information for the subsequent chapters.
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW: This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on urban environmental problems, specifically focusing on solid waste management. It delves into the sources and types of solid waste, detailing the components of solid waste and their environmental implications. The chapter extensively explores the functional elements of municipal solid waste management systems, examining waste generation, handling, storage, and disposal methods. This review of existing literature provides a foundational understanding of solid waste management principles and their relevance to the study's context, laying the groundwork for the empirical findings presented in subsequent chapters. The analysis critically examines existing models and approaches, highlighting the gaps in knowledge that this research seeks to address.
Frequently Asked Questions: Comprehensive Language Preview
What is the overall purpose of this document?
This document provides a comprehensive preview of a thesis, including its table of contents, objectives and key themes, chapter summaries, and keywords. It serves as a structured overview for academic use, aiding in the analysis of the thesis's themes.
What topics are covered in Chapter One: Introduction?
Chapter One lays the groundwork for the research. It covers the background of the study, focusing on Sawla Town and its waste disposal challenges. It defines the research problem, objectives (including a general objective), research questions, significance, scope, limitations, defines key terms, and outlines the thesis's organization.
What is the focus of Chapter Two: Literature Review?
Chapter Two offers a comprehensive review of existing literature on urban environmental problems, concentrating on solid waste management. It explores the sources and types of solid waste, their components, and environmental implications. It delves into the functional elements of municipal solid waste management systems, covering waste generation, handling, storage, and disposal methods. The chapter critically analyzes existing models and identifies knowledge gaps addressed by the research.
What are the main objectives and key themes of the thesis?
The thesis aims to assess the impact of household waste disposal practices on the water quality of the Womba River in Sawla Town, Ethiopia. Key themes include household waste disposal practices in Sawla Town, water quality parameters of the Womba River, the correlation between waste disposal and water quality, the environmental impact assessment of waste disposal methods, and recommendations for improved waste management strategies.
What are the key takeaways from the chapter summaries?
Chapter One provides the foundational context and research questions, while Chapter Two offers a comprehensive review of relevant literature on solid waste management, setting the stage for the empirical analysis in subsequent chapters. The summaries highlight the logical progression of the thesis and its focus on understanding the relationship between waste disposal practices and water quality.
What type of study is this?
Based on the preview, this is likely a research thesis focused on environmental science, specifically examining the impact of household waste disposal on water quality in a specific geographic location (Sawla Town, Ethiopia).
Who is the intended audience for this document?
The intended audience is primarily academic. This preview is designed to facilitate a structured and professional analysis of the thesis's themes and findings.
Where can I find more information about this research?
The provided preview is a summary. For complete details, access the full thesis document itself.
- Quote paper
- Daniel Azaze (Author), 2017, Assessing the impact of household waste disposal practices on water quality of Womba River. A case study from Sawla Town, Ethiopia, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/942268
