Comprehensive assessment of physicochemical and microbial contamination and quantitative health risk of rainwater harvested from traditional thatched roofs in rural South Africa.
Rooftop-rainwater harvesting is increasingly recognized as an alternative water supply that can reduce dependence on centralized water systems. This study evaluated the quality and health risks of rainwater harvested from thatched rooftops, a common roofing type in rural African communities. A total of 75 samples were...