Ich2304:Waste Management Question Paper
Ich2304:Waste Management
Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health
Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers
Exam Year:2010
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE (30 MARKS)
a) Describe the various sources of water giving examples. (3 Marks)
b) What are the common water sources in the rural areas, and what water related diseases is
the public likely to acquire from consumption of untreated water from such sources?
(7 Marks)
c) Define “Basic Reasonable Access” to water supply and “Basic sanitation” as explained in
the Global water supply and Sanitation Assessment 2000 report (GWSSAR).
(5 Marks)
d) What do you understand by the term ground water hydrology? (3 Marks)
e) Briefly explain the situation of water supply and sanitation in rural Kenya. (6 Marks)
f) Why would women form groups in rural villages and participate more actively in water
and sanitation programs than men? (6 Marks)
QUESTION TWO (20 MARKS)
Discuss the distribution of water on the planet earth, with reference water available for
household use. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE (20 MARKS)
During the earth’s summit 2002, governments approved a plan of action on water and sanitation.
Discuss this plan of action in line with the current water and sanitation situation in Kenya.
(20 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR (20 MARKS)
Discuss the reforms in the water sector through the enactment of the Water Act 2002,
highlighting improvements realized so far. (20 Marks)
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