RESIDENTIAL ACCESS TO BOREEHOLE WATER SUPPLY IN OGBOMOSHO NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, OYO STATE, NIGERIA (Published)
The study aim to examine the residential access in borehole water supply in Ogbomoso North Local Government and this is with the view to making appropriate recommendations towards improving borehole(s) water system and sanitation in the area. Data collection was through primary and secondary sources such as observation, Oral interview, questionnaire administration and review of related literature. About 238 of questionnaires were administered using random sampling method to solicit information from respondents. Data were further analyzed using the descriptive statistics such as frequency count, tables and percentages. The findings reveal poor management of borehole water systems and environmental sanitation etc. The study therefore recommends the partnership approach in addition to community approach in the management of borehole(s) water systems in the study area.
Keywords: Borehole, Management and Sustainability, Resident, Water
DEEP-WELL WATER SUPPLY IN LAGELU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA (Published)
The aim of the study is to examine the sustainability of deep -wells water supply in Lagelu LGA. It examines the quality and quantity of deep well water supplied through the formulation of five research objectives which are the socio-economic characteristic of respondents, the spatial distribution of deep –wells, respondents perception of deep -wells water supply problems, the current management strategies of deep -wells water supply in the study area and to make recommendations for sustainable deep- wells water supply in the study area. A total number of 239 questionnaires were randomly distributed to residents in the area to obtain relevant information on the socio-economic characteristics of the residents, quality and quantity of deep well water supplied and its effects on the health of the residents in the study. Data was analyzed using simple descriptive statistical analysis involving frequency counts, tables and percentages. The study reveals that the residents of the study area are facing problems of inadequate deep -well water supply and low quality and quantity of water which stood at 58.6% and 41.4% respectively. In view of this it is recommended that government should embark on massive construction of deep –well water facilities in the area. In addition, each household should endeavor to purify their water before consumption.
Keywords: Deep-well, Government support sustainability, Water
