Dereje Diriba Chemeda
Biography
He is Diploma in Chemistry from Kottebe college of teacher’s education, Ethiopia in 1992 G.C B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia in 2004 G.C M.Sc. Degree in Environmental Science from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia in 2009 G.C M.Sc. Degree in Analytical Chemistry from Dilla University, Ethiopia in 2012 G.C Ph.D. Fellow in Environmental Sciences (Environmental Analytical Chemistry), Bule Hora University, Ethiopia (prospective graduate of 2025) 2
Research Interest
He was Publications Diriba, D., & Fitamo, D. (2025). Assessment of groundwater quality in Borana Zone, Ethiopia: A multidimensional analysis using groundwater pollution index, nitrate pollution index, and water quality index. Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution. Volume X Issue X (2025). doi: 10.36922/AJWEP025040023
Diriba, D., Hussen, A., & Rao, V. M. (2014). Removal of nitrite from aqueous solution using sugarcane bagasse and wheat straw. Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology, 93, 126-131.
Fereja, W. M., & Chemeda, D. D. (2022). Status, characterization, and quantification of municipal solid waste as a measure towards effective solid waste management: The case of Dilla Town, Southern Ethiopia. Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 72(2), 187-201.
Abstract
Eco-Friendly Water Treatment: Harnessing Moringa Stenopetala Seeds for Sustainable Solutions in Rural Communities
Access to clean drinking water remains a significant challenge in low-income rural areas, where conventional water treatment methods are often either unavailable or unaffordable. This study explores the potential of using Moringa stenopetala seeds as an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative for water purification. By harnessing the natural purification properties of plant materials, specifically the seeds of Moringa stenopetala, the study investigates their effectiveness in purifying water through adsorption and charge neutralization mechanisms. Plant-based systems like this offer several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, minimal energy requirements, and a reduced environmental impact compared to conventional water treatment methods, which typically rely on chemical coagulants and disinfectants such as aluminum sulfate and chlorine-based solutions. Furthermore, these green solutions can be integrated into local ecosystems, promoting biodiversity and creating economic opportunities for rural communities through the cultivation and use of the plant. The findings of this study suggest that Moringa stenopetala seeds could significantly improve water quality, reduce the incidence of waterborne diseases, and contribute to sustainable water management in underserved regions.
