SITE

SITE DESCRIPTION

Town House

This is in Harare city centre. The sources of gas pollution are predominantly vehicle emissions. There are two busy roadways, L. Takawira and J. Nyerere way on either side. It is located in a triangular piece of land.

Southerton

This is located in a residential area which is surrounded by industries and is about 7 km southwest of the city. Winds transport pollutants from Southerton and Mbare industrial areas to this sampling site.

Mbare

It is residential area about 4 km south from the city centre. The source of pollution is Graniteside, an industrial area, and the open burning of urban refuse that is done in the vicinity. There is a major terminus for buses to all parts of Harare and the whole of Zimbabwe near the sampling site.

Hatfield

This is a residential area about 8 km south-east of the city centre and 4 km north of a major airport.

Highfields

This is a residential area about 9 km south-west of city centre and south of Willowvale industries and south-west of Southerton industrial areas. It is subject to pollution from these areas.

Beatrice Road Hospital

Beatrice Road Hospital is along a main road Simon Mazorodze that separate Southerton industries and Mbare residential area. Pollution is mainly from Southerton industries.

Mabelreign           

This is a low density residential 8 km northwest of the city centre. There are no nearby pollution sources.

Mufakose

This is a high population density suburb located southwest of Harare, about 14 km from the city centre and 2-3 km west of Aspindale industries, which include a major fertilizer manufacturer.