AN ANALYSIS OF HOUSEHOLD LOCATION AND WATER SUPPLY SOURCES IN UGEP COMMUNITY, YAKURR LGA, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Author(s): Etim, Eteng Omini; Owalum, Steve Owalum; Ojobe, Sunday Uka; Moses Kisha Moses; Okputu, Joseph S
Institute(s): 1,2,3,4 Department of Geography and Environment Sciences UNICAL; 5 Department of Environmental Management UNICAL
Volume 4 / Issue 1
Abstract
The research identified the sources of water supply as well as examined the relationship between access to water supply sources and household location among residents of the five designated wards in Ugep Community. The research design combined empirical findings from various related and relevant studies. These empirical evidences and results are selected from published thesis, journal articles, annual reports from water agencies and establishments, relevant internet sources related to water and sanitation challenges etc. The design also utilized both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Data collection methods included primary and secondary sources with emphasis on the use of structured questionnaires. Sources of water data was collected from responses to the questionnaire sets. Results indicated that access to drinking water and domestic water sources do not significantly impact on household location in the study area. Amongst recommendations include, the need for awareness creation to further explain the complex nature of water supply and access.as this would enhance consensus in strategy and thus coordinated implementation of deliberate alternatives to the problem of inadequate and limited access to water. In conclusion, the state of water supply and access to users in the study very much failed to meet the expected levels as envisaged in 2030 target set of the Sustainable Development Goals and there is need for community action in collaboration with government, non-governmental organizations and international development partners.
Number of Pages: 11
Number of Words: 4899
First Page: 50
Last Page: 61