Growing human populations led to expanding agriculture and industrial activities, and during the last decade raised international concern as fresh water quality has deteriorated on a global scale. In addition, climate change threatens to cause major alterations to weather patterns and hydrological cycles. Eutrophication is the dominant factor for water quality deterioration as nutrient rich (mainly phosphor and nitrogen) effluents from agricultural run-off, domestic sewage and industrial effluents find their way into natural water courses (UNDESA, 2014). Mismanagement and water pollution are two of the main challenges that developing countries face due to lack of infrastructure, expertise and funding.

Grobler & Mearns, Applying water quality as a management tool for the wildlife lodge industry in South Africa and Botswana PP.pdf

Grobler & Mearns, Applying water quality as a management tool for the wildlife lodge industry in South Africa and Botswana.pdf