Assessing the Impact of Agricultural runoff on Drinking Water Quality in a Ghanaian Municipality

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Scope and Limitations 1.4 Structure of the Paper 2. Literature Review 2.1 Agricultural Runoff and Water Pollution 2.2 Drinking Water Quality Standards 2.3 Case Studies in African Context 3. Methodology 3.1 Research Design 3.2 Data Collection Methods 3.3 Data Analysis Techniques 3.4 Ethical Considerations 4. Overview of Study Area 4.1 Geographic and Demographic Profile 4.2 Agricultural Practices in the Municipality 4.3 Current Water Quality Status 5. Impact on Drinking Water 5.1 Contaminant Types and Sources 5.2 Temporal and Spatial Distribution 5.3 Effects on Human Health 6. Results and Analysis 6.1 Findings from Water Quality Tests 6.2 Statistical Analysis Results 6.3 Comparison with Standards 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Results 7.2 Implications for Policy and Practice 7.3 Limitations of the Study 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Stakeholders 8.3 Suggestions for Future Research