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M. Bagalwa, “Environmental impact of Land Use Change on Water Quality of Inflowing Tributaries of Lake Kivu,” Proceeding of 11th World Lakes Conference, Nairobi, 31 October-4 November 2005, pp. 379-383.

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• TITLE: Aspects of the Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Rivers in Kahuzi-Biega National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo

  AUTHORS: M. Bagalwa, N. Zirirane, S. U. Pauls, K. Karume, M. Ngera, M. Bisimwa, N. G. Mushagalusa

  KEYWORDS: Physico-Chemical; Parameters; Rivers; Kahuzi-Biega National Park

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol.3 No.11, November 29, 2012

  ABSTRACT: The physico-chemical characteristics of ten permanently flowing rivers from Kahuzi Biega National Park (Democratic Republic of Congo) were examined in July 2007. Water samples were collected from ten sites between 1800 and 3200 m asl and analyzed for the following chemical parameters: biological oxygen demand, total and carbonate hardness, alkalinity, total phosphorus, nitrogen, nitrate, and ammonia. Discharge, current velocity, temperature, and oxygen saturation were analyzed on site. In general, the chemical parameters revealed relatively low concentrations compared to others rivers in the region. The rivers were cold (10℃ - 15℃), well oxygenated, had low conductivity (generally