Assessing the Impact of Agricultural Runoff on Drinking Water Quality in Ghanaian Municipalities

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Research Objectives 1.3 Significance of the Study 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Agricultural Runoff Overview 2.1 Definition and Causes 2.2 Components and Pollutants 2.3 Agricultural Practices in Ghana 3. Water Quality Standards 3.1 Global Drinking Water Guidelines 3.2 Ghanaian Water Quality Standards 3.3 Parameters for Evaluation 4. Impact on Drinking Water 4.1 Contamination Pathways 4.2 Effects on Human Health 4.3 Case Studies in Ghana 5. Methodology 5.1 Research Design 5.2 Data Collection Methods 5.3 Data Analysis Techniques 6. Results and Discussion 6.1 Findings from Field Studies 6.2 Analysis of Water Samples 6.3 Comparison with Standards 7. Mitigation Strategies 7.1 Policy Recommendations 7.2 Technological Innovations 7.3 Community Engagement 8. Conclusion and Future Work 8.1 Summary of Findings 8.2 Implications for Policy 8.3 Directions for Further Research