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<#LINE#>Influence of limestone and bagasse ash on the physical and mechanical characteristics of a clay soil stabilized with sugar cane molasses<#LINE#>Kris Berjovie @MANIONGUI, Nice Mfoutou @NGOUALLAT,Christ Ariel Ceti @Malanda,Debora @MOUNDZA,Narcisse @MALANDA <#LINE#>1-14<#LINE#>1.ISCA-RJEngS-2024-035.pdf<#LINE#>Energy and Engineering, Laboratory of Mechanics, Higher National Polytechnic Institute, Marien NGOUABI University, P.O. Box: 69 – Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo@Energy and Engineering, Laboratory of Mechanics, Higher National Polytechnic Institute, Marien NGOUABI University, P.O. Box: 69 – Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo and National Institute for Research in Engineering Sciences, Innovation, and Technology (INRSIIT), Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo@Energy and Engineering, Laboratory of Mechanics, Higher National Polytechnic Institute, Marien NGOUABI University, P.O. Box: 69 – Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo@Energy and Engineering, Laboratory of Mechanics, Higher National Polytechnic Institute, Marien NGOUABI University, P.O. Box: 69 – Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo@Energy and Engineering, Laboratory of Mechanics, Higher National Polytechnic Institute, Marien NGOUABI University, P.O. Box: 69 – Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo and Building Planning and Public Works, Higher Institute of Architecture, DENIS SASSOU NGUESSO University, Kintélé, Republic of the Congo<#LINE#>27/11/2024<#LINE#>4/8/2025<#LINE#>This treaty was carried out as part of the clay stabilization for better use in road works. Limestone (4%; 6% and 8%) and bagasse ash (4%; 6% and 8%) were added to the clay soil stabilized at 8% sugarcane molasses on the one hand. then a combination of the two admixtures (4%Ca +4%Ba; 6%Ca+6%Ba and 8%Ca+8%Ba) was used. The analysis of the influence of these admixtures on the physico-mechanical behaviour of this soil has shown that: the mechanical compressive and tensile strengths are interesting for all formulations for limestone. The percentage of 8% limestone gives more gain in compressive strength (4.65 MPa) and tensile strength (1.2 MPa). The addition of bagasse ash does not provide any gains in compressive and tensile strength in this soil. The optimal percentage of bagasse ash is 4%. The combination of bagasse ash (8%) and limestone (8%) slightly increases the compressive (2 MPa) and tensile strength (0.9 MPa) of this soil: compression (1.85 MPa), tensile strength (0.8 MPa). However, there is a decrease in compressive and tensile strength compared to molasses and limestone-stabilized samples. The addition of 6% limestone reduces water absorption (2.96%) in this soil (5.27%). The addition of 6% of sugarcane bagasse ash contributes to the decrease in water absorption (3.58%) of this soil (5.27%). The combination of bagasse ash (6%) and limestone (6%) does not reduce water absorption. The addition of limestone (6%) reduces the porosity (4.47%) of this soil (6.75%). The addition of bagasse ash (6%) reduces the porosity (4.56%) of this soil (6.75%). The combination of bagasse ash (6%) and limestone (6%) reduces the porosity (4.96%) of this soil (6.75%). We can say that limestone improves the physico-mechanical properties of the soil stabilized by sugar cane molasses. Sugarcane bagasse ash must be added through limestone to stabilize clay soil using molasses.<#LINE#>Gheddache Hora (2012).@Stabilisation des sols à la chaux et à chaud, Master Génie civil.@Université Mouloud Mammeri de Tizi-Ouzou, Algérie. https://dspace.ummto.dz/ items/ bb900a8c-3a5a-4a95-9f41-27d4870ee8e5.@Yes$Malanda Narcisse, Louzolo-Kimbembe Paul, Yannick Destin Tamba-Nsemi (2017).@Etude des caractéristiques mécaniques d’une brique en terre stabilisée à l’aide de la mélasse de canne à sucre.@Revue du CAMES–SciencesAppliquées et de l’ingénieur Cames, 2(2), 1-9.@Yes$Ngouallat Mfoutou Nice (2022).@Etude des mécanismes internes liés à la stabilisation du sol argileux à l’aide de la mélasse de canne à sucre.@Thèse de doctorat de l’université Marien NGOUABI.@Yes$Nabeel.M, Abbas1.T, F. Ahmed, M.M. Abid, H. Raza, N. Khan and T. Hussain (2019).@Ground-granulated-blast-furnace-slag and sugar cane molasses influenceon stabilization of claysoil.@Pakistan Journal of Science, 71 (4), 273-277.@Yes$Shantanu Bhide, Jayesh Darshane, Darshana Shinde, Sudhanshu Dhokale, Prathamesh Deshmukh, Yashraj Desai and Pradeep Kodag (2017).@Effect of SugarcaneMolasses on Compressive Strength and Workability of Fly Ash Mixed Concrete.@@Yes$Bizualem Taye (2015).@Stabilization of expansive clay soil with sugar cane molasess and cement.@Thesis of Addis Ababa University for the Degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Road and Transport Engineering).@Yes$Mamuye Yibas, Emer Tucay Quezon and Anteneh Geremew (2018).@Combined Effects of Molasses-Lime Treatment on Poor Quality Natural Gravel Materials Used for Sub-Base and Base Course Construction.@GSJ, 6(7).@Yes$Anand Babu Kotta, Anshuman Patra, Mithilesh Kumar, and Swapan Kumar Karak (2019).@Effect of molasses binder on the physical and mechanicalproperties of iron ore pellets.@International Journal of Minerals, Metallurgy and Materials, 26(1), 41.@Yes$Manyuchi M.M., Mbohwa C. and Muzenda E. 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Lefebvre (2017).@Carbonates calcique et magnésiens.@Rapport BRGM/RP-67125-FR.@No
<#LINE#>An analysis of Social media’s impact on consumer attitudes toward Sustainable fashion<#LINE#>Sharif Muktadir Hossain @Chowdhury,Md Sagar Islam @Khan <#LINE#>15-17<#LINE#>2.ISCA-RJEngS-2025-004.pdf<#LINE#>Charles Darwin University, Master’s of Data Science, Australia@London South Bank University, <#LINE#>25/7/2025<#LINE#>7/8/2025<#LINE#>This study explores the impact of social media on consumer perceptions of sustainable fashion. As environmental concerns and social media usage grow, understanding their intersection is critical for stakeholders in the fashion industry. A mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative survey data with qualitative insights, investigates how social media influences consumer attitudes toward sustainable fashion. Findings show that while social media, especially Instagram, plays a significant role in shaping perceptions, barriers such as cost and availability hinder wider adoption. This research offers recommendations for fashion brands and influencers to leverage social media for promoting sustainability, emphasizing authenticity and transparency.<#LINE#>Nayak, R., Akbari, M. and Maleki Far, S. (2019).@Recent sustainable trends in Vietnam’s fashion supply chain.@Journal of Cleaner Production, 225(1), 291–303.@Yes$Zhao, L., Lee, S.H., Li, M. and Sun, P. (2022).@The Use of Social Media to Promote Sustainable Fashion and Benefit Communications: A Data-Mining Approach.@Sustainability, 14(3), 1178.@Yes$Fletcher, K. (2008).@Sustainability, hedonism and the ‘weekend effect’: How sustainable consumption enters the cultural mainstream.@Environment and Planning A, 40(2), 259-274.@Yes$Hoekstra, J. C., Lin, L. T., & Wan, X. (2019).@Green is the new black: The impact of consumer environmental awareness and fashion innovativeness on willingness to pay for sustainable apparel products.@Sustainability, 11(18), 5106.@Yes$Niinimäki, K., Peters, G., Dahlbo, H., Perry, P., Rissanen, T., & Gwilt, A. (2020).@The environmental price of fast fashion.@Nature Reviews Earth & Environment, 1(4), 189-200.@Yes$Jaiswal, N., & Kant, R. (2020).@Sustainable fashion consumption and the fast fashion conundrum: Fashionable consumers and attitudes toward sustainability of apparel.@Sustainability, 12(18), 7359.@Yes$Fletcher, K. (2008).@Sustainability, hedonism and the ‘weekend effect’: How sustainable consumption enters the cultural mainstream.@Environment and Planning A, 40(2), 259-274.@Yes$Pookulangara, S., & Shephard, A. (2013).@Slow fashion movement: Understanding consumer perceptions and motivations for sustainable fashion.@Fashion Theory: The Journal of Dress, Body & Culture, 17(3), 283-302.@Yes$Lim, Y. J., & Waejong, K. (2019).@Sustainable fashion consumption and the fast fashion conundrum: Fashionable consumers and attitudes toward sustainability of apparel.@Sustainability, 11(23), 6729.@Yes$Elliott, R., & Freeman, H. (2016).@Not all is bad in the land of green: Consumer perceptions of green washing.@Journal of Advertising Research, 56(1), 71-84.@Yes$Etikan, I., Musa, S. A., & Alkassim, R. S. (2016).@Comparison of convenience sampling and purposive sampling.@American journal of theoretical and applied statistics, 5(1), 1-4.@Yes$Pearlson, K. E., Saunders, C. S., & Galletta, D. F. (2024).@Managing and using information systems: A strategic approach.@John Wiley & Sons.@Yes$De Veirman, M., Cauberghe, V., & Hudders, L. (2017).@Marketing through Instagram influencers: The impact of number of followers and product divergence on brand attitude.@International Journal of Advertising, 36(5), 798-828.@Yes$Bhardwaj, V., Fairhurst, A., & Hahn, R. (2019).@The influence of corporate social responsibility and price fairness on customer behaviour: Evidence from the fashion industry.@Journal of Business Ethics, 157(2), 543-561.@Yes$Shen, B., Jin, H. S., & Park, J. (2021).@Consumer sustainability consciousness and fast fashion avoidance: A moderated mediation model.@Journal of Business Research, 128, 668-677.@Yes$Fernández-Sáez, Y., del Mar García de los Salmones, M., & Rodríguez-Antón, J. M. (2020).@Sustainable fashion consumption among young consumers: A study of antecedents and moderating effects.@Sustainability, 12(9), 3630.@Yes$Elliott, R., & Freeman, H. (2016).@Not all is bad in the land of green: Consumer perceptions of greenwashing. Journal of Advertising Research, 56(1), 71-84.@undefined@Yes$De Veirman, M., Cauberghe, V., & Hudders, L. (2017). Marketing through Instagram influencers: The impact of number of followers and product divergence on brand attitude.@International Journal of Advertising, 36(5), 798-828.@undefined@Yes$Kaplan, A. M., & Haenlein, M. (2010).@Users of the world, unite! The challenges and opportunities of Social Media.@Business Horizons, 53(1), 59-68.@Yes$Smith, A. N., Fischer, E., & Yongjian, C. (2021).@How does social media influencer marketing work? Effects of partnership and message type on credibility, consumer trust, and purchase intention.@Journal of Interactive Marketing, 54, 41-57.@Yes$Bhardwaj, V., Fairhurst, A., & Hahn, R. (2019).@The influence of corporate social responsibility and price fairness on customer behaviour: Evidence from the fashion industry.@Journal of Business Ethics, 157(2), 543-561.@Yes$Chan, J. K., Leung, T. K. P., & Tang, S. H. K. (2020).@Effects of brand transparency on consumer responses: A moderated mediation model.@Sustainability, 12(3), 1231.@Yes
<#LINE#>Sustainable Technology: Power Plant by Living Plant<#LINE#>Kirti @Yadav,Alakh @Yadav,Mahima @Yadav,Anshul @Agarwal <#LINE#>18-22<#LINE#>3.ISCA-RJEngS-2025-007.pdf<#LINE#>Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Dayal Bagh Educational Institute, Agra, India@Dept. of Physics and Computer science, Dayal Bagh Educational Institute, Agra, India@Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Dayal Bagh Educational Institute, Agra, India@Dept. of Applied Science (Chemistry), Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET), Agra College, Agra, India<#LINE#>25/7/2025<#LINE#>18/8/2025<#LINE#>The demand for electricity is critical to the development of every country, emphasizing the global need for renewable, efficient, and sustainable energy sources. An innovative approach to green energy involves the use of living plants to generate electricity without causing harm to them. Living plants can produce measurable voltages capable of powering small devices, such as LED bulbs, thereby functioning as natural green generators. This paper presents a sustainable technology based on biological processes that not only generates electricity but also offers ecological benefits such as insulation, water storage, and biodiversity support. The technology harnesses electrons released by bacteria living around plant roots during the decomposition of organic matter excreted by the plant. These electrons are captured using inert electrodes placed in the soil, generating electricity without affecting plant growth. An experiment using Epipremnumaureum (money plant), copper and zinc electrodes, and simple circuitry demonstrated voltage outputs between 1.8–2.4 volts, with a peak of 2.45 volts and potential reaching up to 3 volts, along with sufficient current to intermittently power LED bulbs. Compared to thermal and nuclear power systems, this plant-based nano power plant offers a clean, low-cost, and sustainable energy alternative aligned with environmental goals.<#LINE#>Abolhosseini, S. (2014).@A review of renewable energy supply and energy efficiency technologies.@Social Science Research Network.@Yes$Rabaey, K., & Verstraete, W. (2005).@Microbial fuel cells: Novel biotechnology for energy generation.@Trends in Biotechnology, 23(6), 291–298.@Yes$Balcioglu, H., Soyer, K., & El-Shimy, M. (2017).@Renewable energy – Background economic variables of renewable sources for electric power production.@pp. 17–32.@No$Nitisoravut, R., & Regmi, R. (2017).@Plant microbial fuel cells: A promising biosystems engineering.@Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 76, 81–89.@Yes$Kumar, A. (2019).@The brief review on the thermal power plant.@Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, 6(3), 97.@No$Avirneni, S. & Bandlamudi, D. (2013).@Environmental impact of thermal power plant in India and its mitigation measure.@International Journal of Modern Engineering Research, 3(2), 1026–1031.@No$Liu, B., Peng, B., Lu, F., Hu, J., Zheng, L., Bo, M., ... & Liu, G. (2023).@Critical review of nuclear power plant carbon emissions.@Frontiers in Energy Research, 11, 1147016.@Yes$New Europe (2020). Russia@undefined@undefined@No$Roy, N. S., Sharma, A. K., & Wadhwa, D. (2022).@A review paper on coal power generation.@Journal of Nuclear Energy Science & Power Generation Technology, 11(6). https://doi.org/10.4172/2325-9809.1000290@No$Habib, M., & Khan, R. (2021).@Environmental impacts of coal-mining and coal-fired power-plant activities in a developing country with global context.@In Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development (pp. 509–522). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63422-3_24@No$IEA (2022).@Solar PV – Analysis.@Retrieved 10 November 2022.@No$Vourvoulias, A. (2014).@5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of solar energy.@Green Match. https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/2014/08/5-advantages-and-5-disadvantages-of-solar-energy@No$Shlosberg, Y., Schuster, G., & Adir, N. (2022).@Harnessing photosynthesis to produce electricity using cyanobacteria, green algae, seaweeds and plants.@Frontiers in Plant Science, 13, 955843.@Yes$Flexer, V., & Mano, N. (2010).@From dynamic measurements of photosynthesis in a living plant to sunlight transformation into electricity.@Analytical Chemistry, 82(4), 1444–1449.@Yes$Ying, C. Y., & Dayou, J. (2016).@Modelling of the electricity generation from living plants.@Journal of Science and Technology, 78(6), 29–33.@Yes$Choo, Y. Y., Dayou, J., &Surugau, N. (2014).@Origin of weak electrical energy production from living plants.@International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, 4(1), 198–203.@Yes$Gurram, S. P. G., & Kothapalli, N. S. (2017).@A novel electricity generation with green technology by Plant-e from living plants and bacteria.@In Proceedings of the 6th International Conference on Computer Applications in Electrical Engineering – Recent Advances (CERA), Roorkee, India.@No$Strik, D. P. B. T. B., Hamelers, H. V. M., Snel, J. F. H., & Buisman, C. J. N. (2008).@Green electricity production with living plants and bacteria in a fuel cell.@International Journal of Energy Research, 32(9), 870–876. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.1397@Yes$Martinez, R. D. R., & Bermudez, M. E. A. (2023).@Production of electrical energy from living plants in microbial fuel cells.@Clean Energy, 7(2), 408–416.@Yes$Pavithra, S. S., Poovarasi, S., & Karthick, R. (2018).@Process of generating electricity from home garden plants.@International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 5(3), 2395-0056.@No$Helder, M., Strik, D. P., Hamelers, H. V., Kuijken, R. C., Buisman, C. J., & Kuntke, P. (2010).@Concurrent bioelectricity and biomass production in three plant-microbial fuel cells using Spartina anglica, Arundinella anomala and Arundo donax.@Bioresource Technology, 101, 3541–3547.@Yes$Strik, D. P. B. T. B., Terlouw, H., Hamelers, H. V. M., & Buisman, C. J. N. (2008).@Renewable sustainable biocatalyzed electricity production in a photosynthetic algal microbial fuel cell (PAMFC).@Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 81(4), 659–668.@Yes$Hamelers, B. (2012).@Plant-e: Plants generating electricity.@https://www.plant-e.com/@No$Muladi, M., Sasmita, A., Rahmawati, F., & Setiawan, R. (2021).@Development of plant microbial fuel cell using ornamental plants for electricity generation.@Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1825(1), 012099.@Yes$Choo, Y. Y., & Dayou, J. (2014).@Increasing the energy output from living-plants fuel cells with natural photosynthesis.@Advances in Environmental Biology, 8(14), 20–23.@No$IEA (2022).@Solar PV – Analysis.@Retrieved. 10 November 2022.@Yes
@Research Article
<#LINE#>Finite element analysis of sustainable flexible pavements reinforced with coir geotextiles<#LINE#>Chetan @Bhole,Anusudha @V.,V. @Sunitha,Samson @Mathew <#LINE#>23-33<#LINE#>4.ISCA-RJEngS-2025-003.pdf<#LINE#>Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India@Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India@Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India@Department of Civil Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, India<#LINE#>15/7/2025<#LINE#>25/8/2025<#LINE#>Reinforcement of flexible pavements using geosynthetics is a proven technique for enhancing structural performance, increasing service life, and reducing maintenance costs. This study focuses on the utilization of woven coir geotextiles as a sustainable reinforcement material for flexible pavements constructed over high-plasticity organic subgrade soils. A set of small-scale in-box plate load experiments was performed to evaluate the response of reinforced and unreinforced pavement sections under static circular loading, using a 150 mm diameter mild steel plate. Testing encompassed both uniform subgrade conditions and layered setups, where H2M5 and H2M6 coir geotextiles were placed between the subgrade and sub-base layers. These experiments aimed to evaluate the structural contribution of coir reinforcement in improving pavement response. In addition to physical testing, a detailed finite element analysis (FEA) using ABAQUS software was carried out to simulate pavement behavior and gain further insights into displacement, stress, and strain patterns under loading. The results from both laboratory and numerical studies revealed significant improvements in performance with coir geotextile reinforcement. The H2M5-reinforced section exhibited a 29% reduction in surface displacement and a 21% decrease in vertical strain on the subgrade compared to the unreinforced section. Reduced deformation and strain were also observed at radial distances up to 1 meter from the load center, indicating improved load distribution characteristics. These findings demonstrate that coir geotextiles, particularly H2M5, can substantially enhance the structural behavior of flexible pavements over weak subgrades, offering a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative for reinforcing low-volume roads.<#LINE#>Hobbs, N. B. (1986).@Mire morphology and the properties and behaviour of some British and foreign peats.@Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology, 19, 7–80.@Yes$Hossain, M. S., & Schmidt, B. N. (2009).@Benefits of using geotextile between subgrade soil and base coarse aggregate in low-volume roads in Virginia (Final Report VTRC 10-R1).@Virginia Transportation Research Council.@Yes$Flutcher, S., & Wu, J. T. H. (2013).@A state-of-the-art review on geosynthetics in low-volume asphalt roadway pavements.@International Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, 7(4), 411–419.@Yes$Singh, A. K., & Mittal, S. (2018).@Analysis of reinforced unpaved roads by modified structural number method.@International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40891-018-0143-4@No$Ismail, I., & Raymond, G. P. (1995).@Geosynthetic reinforcement of granular layered soils.@In Geosynthetics’95, 1, 317–330). Nashville, TN: IFAI, St. Paul, MN, USA.@No$Kinney, T. C., Abbott, J., & Schuler, J. (1998).@Benefits of using geogrids for base reinforcement with regard to rutting.@Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board, 1611(1), 86–96.@Yes$Cancelli, A., & Montanelli, F. (1999).@In-ground test for geosynthetic reinforced flexible paved roads.@In Proceedings of the Conference Geosynthetics’99 (pp. 863–878). Boston, MA, USA.@Yes$Leng, J. (2002).@Characteristics and behaviour of geogrid reinforced aggregate under cyclic load (Doctoral dissertation).@North Carolina State University, Raleigh, USA.@No$Abu-Farsakh, M. Y., & Chen, Q. (2011).@Evaluation of geogrid base reinforcement in flexible pavement using cyclic plate load testing.@International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 12(3), 275–288.@Yes$Chauhan, M. S., Mittal, S., & Mohanty, B. (2008).@Performance evaluation of silty sand subgrade reinforced with fly ash and fibre.@Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 26, 429–435.@Yes$Nithin, S., Sayida, M. K., & Evangeline, Y. S. (2012).@Experimental investigation on coir reinforced subgrade.@In Proceedings of Indian Geotechnical Conference (pp. B269). December 13–15, Delhi, India.@Yes$Hufenus, R., Rueegger, R., Banjac, R., Mayor, O., Springman, S. M., &Bronnimann, R. (2006).@Full-scale field tests on geosynthetic reinforced unpaved roads on soft subgrade.@Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 24, 21–37.@Yes$Kamel, M. A., Chandra, S., & Kumar, P. (2004).@Behaviour of subgrade soil reinforced with geogrid.@International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 5(4), 201–209.@No$Wathugala, G. W., Huang, B., & Pal, S. (1997).@Numerical simulation of geosynthetic-reinforced flexible pavements.@Transportation Research Record, 1534, 58–65.@Yes$Perkins, S. W., &Edens, M. Q. (2002).@Finite element and distress models for geosynthetic-reinforced pavements.@International Journal of Pavement Engineering,  3(4), 239–250.@Yes$Nazzal, M. D., Abu-Farsakh, M. Y., & Mohammad, L. N. (2010).@Implementation of a critical state two-surface model to evaluate the response of geosynthetics reinforced pavements.@International Journal of Geomechanics, 10(5), 202–212.@Yes$Kim, M., & Lee, J. H. (2013).@Effects of geogrid reinforcement in low volume flexible pavement.@Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 19(1), 14–32.@Yes$Abu-Farsakh, M. Y., Gu, J., Voyiadjis, G. J., & Chen, Q. (2014).@Mechanistic-empirical analysis of the results of finite element analysis on flexible pavement with geogrid base reinforcement.@International Journal of Pavement Engineering, 15(9), 786–798.@Yes$IS 15868 (2008).@Natural fibre geotextiles.@@Yes$IS 2720-26 (1987).@Method of test for soils: determination of pH.@@Yes$13162-5 (1992).@Geotextiles—methods of test, Part 5.@@Yes
@Case Study
<#LINE#>Sustainable management of drinking water supply systems in lacustrine areas in Benin: the case of the municipality of So-Ava<#LINE#>Arouna @YESSOUFOU,Aminou Tachégnon @ATINDEKOUN,Alexis Babylas @TOBADA,Leslie Abravy @ANANFACK,Pierre Zannou @AYATOGANDJI,MouhamedAl-Mourtada @BOURE,Boladji Abdou Waris @YESSOUFOU,Nicaise @YALO,Daouda @MAMA <#LINE#>34-47<#LINE#>5.ISCA-RJEngS-2025-005.pdf<#LINE#>Laboratory of Applied Hydrology, National Water Institute, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin@Laboratory of Applied Hydrology, National Water Institute, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin and Service des Affaires Générales à la Mairie de Sô-Ava, Benin@Laboratory of Applied Hydrology, National Water Institute, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin@Laboratory of Applied Hydrology, National Water Institute, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin@Service des Affaires Générales à la Mairie de Sô-Ava, Benin@Laboratory of Applied Hydrology, National Water Institute, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin@Service des Affaires Générales à la Mairie de Sô-Ava, Benin@Laboratory of Applied Hydrology, National Water Institute, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin@Laboratory of Applied Hydrology, National Water Institute, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin<#LINE#>15/7/2025<#LINE#>21/8/2025<#LINE#>In lacustrine municipalities, surface water is permanently available and abundant, yet its quality is poor. Nevertheless, the population tends to prefer using surface water rather than water intended for Drinking Water Supply (DWS). This raises the issue of abandonment of DWS infrastructure, despite their presence in all districts of the municipality of Sô-Ava. The objective of this research is to contribute to the sustainable management of drinking water supply facilities in lacustrine environments. The study methodology was based on documentary research, field visits, surveys, and direct observation. The findings of this study reveal that the DWS infrastructure in the municipality is quite extensive and includes Village Water Supply Systems (VWSS), Autonomous Water Post (AWP), and Boreholes equipped with Hand Pumps. However, frequent breakdowns are observed in these facilities (non-functional standpipes and taps in 68.64% of VWSS and 41.17% of AWP). This situation explains the low drinking water coverage rate in the municipality, which stands at 28.54%. 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