The Ethiopian Journal of Water Science and Technology (EJWST) is accredited open access journal hosted by Arba Minch University, Water Technology Institute. EJWST is a multidisciplinary double-blind peer-reviewed journal which publishes original research papers, critical reviews and technical notes which are of regional and international significance on all aspects of the water science, technology, policy, regulation, social, economic aspects, management and applications of sustainable of water to cope with water scarcity.