Friday, March 19, 2010

Odzi (J 3)

Name: Odzi

Odzi is a village within the province of Manicaland, Zimbabwe located 32 km west of Mutare just off the main Harare-Mutare road. Odzi was established as a railway siding in 1899. It serves as a small trading centre in a tobacco and mix farming region. Petalite, Tantalite and tungsten ores are mined in the area.

Coordinates: 18°58′S 32°22′E / 18.967°S 32.367°E / -18.967; 32.367




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Studies on elemental concentrations in the Odzi river waters
Authors: S. B. Jonnalagadda; A. S. Mathuthu; G. Mhere
DOI: 10.1080/09603129873570
Publication Frequency: 6 issues per year
Published in: International Journal of Environmental Health Research, Volume 8, Issue 2 June 1998 , pages 145 - 152
Subjects: Environmental Health; Epidemiology; Microbiology;
Number of References: 14
Formats available: PDF (English)
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Abstract
To assess the health impact of the Odzi water on the habitant communities, the water quality was monitored over a period of 9 months at six chosen sampling points. The levels of selected physical parameters and concentrations of elements were estimated. A typical water sample in the low lands in the rainy season had pH 8.35, conductance 71 μS/cm, DS 135 ppm and SS 63 ppm. The elemental concentrations (ppm) were Fe 0.23, Zn 0.12, Mn 0.013, Cu 0.010, Co 0.006, Ni 0.001, As 0.001 and Cr 0.002. Water quality at the three points in the uplands throughout the study period was good. The water quality deteriorated in the plains, due to the mine dump leachates and farmland runoff waters.


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