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An Investigation Into Water Demand And Distribution In Ilorin West Local Government
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Water is not only a vital environmental factor to all forms of life, but it also has a great role to play in socio-economic development of human population. it was in recognition of this that the 34TH World Health Assembly in 1981 made a resolution emphasizing that safe drinking of water is a basic element of “Primary Health Care†which is the key to the attainment of health of citizens of the world.
1.1 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Water is very important in mans day to day activities ,the use of water cannot be overlooked as it is used by both men and women, old and young.
The problems people in Ilorin west local government area faced will be critically looked into so as to investigate the causes and provide adequate solutions to the problems like:-
(1) Poor water storage infrastructure
(2) Poor piping network
(3) Topography of the area
(4) Vandalization of water network/distribution system
1.2 AIM AND OBJECTIVES
The main aim of this study is to investigate into the demand and distribution of water in Ilorin west local government
The specific objectives are
(1) To determine the various sources of water available in the study area.
(ii) To examine the effectiveness of the various sources of water in meeting the needs of the various uses in the study area.
(iii) To look into the distribution of water in the study area.
1.3 JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY
It is important to recognize the significance of water and its fundamental contribution to sustainable development. Water has strong linkages to the three pillars of sustainable development – economic, social and environmental. Its main contribution to socio-economic. Well–being is through its use in agriculture. Water for food production can improve poor people’s livelihoods and economic well-being through irrigation, industrial use and power generation. To this end, it effective management is essential both to reduce the vulnerability of poor people and achieve environment sustainability- through sustainable levels of abstraction, the preservation of bio-diversity, water shed management and control of pollution (Foster, et. Al, 2000, Klein, 1996, World Bank 1992; Dinar, et. al, 1997).
1.4 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
This study was confined to the Ilorin west local government and its environs in which the users of water were selected based on the various sources of water they make use of. This project work was limited to determining the efficiency of the various sources of water in meeting the demands of various consumers and provision of solution in cases where the demand exceeds the distribution.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThis project work examined the water demand and supply in Egbejila area of Ilorin west local government, Kwara State. The three main users of water focused upon in the study area are residential, commercial (block industry, hair salon, food canteen) and agricultural water use. Also, the three main sources of water available to the users i.e. borehole, pipe borne water and well water supplies were investigated to determine the effectiveness of these sources of water in meeting up with the ... Continue reading---
LIST OF TABLES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]LIST OF TABLESTable 4.1: Age group of respondents in egbejilaTable 4.1: Sample population of the respondents/each areasTable 4.2: Water demand in each studied areaTable 4.3: Activities involving use of water in the studied areasTable 4.4 Rate of water consumption per dayTable 4.5: Sources of water in studied areasTable 4.6: Percentage analysis of the farmers in each area studiedTable 4.7: Type of farming activities in the studied areasTable 4.8: Plots of land for farming activitiesTable 4.9: Wat ... Continue reading---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]TABLE OF CONTENTContent Title page Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Abstract Table of contents List of tables CHAPTER ONE1.0 Introduction 1.1 Statement of the problem 1.2 Aim and Objectives 1.3 Justification of the study 1.4 Scope and Limitation of the study 1.5 Description of the study area 1.6 Methodology CHAPTER TWO2.0 Li ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]The World Health Organization (WHO) carried out a survey in 1975 which revealed that only 22% of the rural population in developing countries had access to safe drinking water. The findings which were published in 1976, led to the declaration of 1981-1990 as the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, by the United Nations Water Conference (Dada et al., 1988). According to IMF (2003), growing water scarcities and water pollution in developing countries alike have plunged the w ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER THREE3.0 METHODOLOGY Different methods and systematic approaches used for gathering information and data in egbejila area of Ilorin west local government need to be highlighted. This is done by stating questions pertaining to the aim and objectives of the project which serves as guides and reminder to ensure that the information gathered is adequate and relevant to the purpose of the work.3.1 RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY Reconnaissance survey of the study area was first ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 13 ]CHAPTER FOUR4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION RESULTS statistical method was used for the analysis of the various water supply and demand for domestic, agriculture and commercial water use. A mode was generated for each of water use by taking the total population and the total water consumed per day into consideration. The summary of results is shown below represented in tables figures, ranging from table 4.1 to 4.15 and figures 4.1 to 4.15 ... Continue reading---
CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]CHAPTER FIVE5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS5.1 CONCLUSION The role of water in modern society such as the urban centers of Nigeria cannot be over emphasized. People depend on good quality and quantity for drinking, recreation, and use in industry and for growing crops. This project work has analyzed the nature of water supply and demand in Egbejila area of Ilorin west local government, Kwara state. Field investigation showed that three sources of water are available in the study area. T ... Continue reading---
REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESAderibigbe, S.A, Awoyemi, A.O, Osagbemi, G.k. (2008) Availability, Adequacy and Quantity of water supply in Ilorin Metropolis, Nigeria: European of Scientific Research, ISSN 1450-216X Vol.23 No.4 (2008), Pp. 528 – 526.Ajibade, L.T. (2004) Assessment of water quality along River Asa, Ilorin, Nigeria. The Environmentalist, (24)11-18.Alabi – Aganaba D, Osagbemi G.k. (2005) Sources and Utilization of water in two selected Communities in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kw ... Continue reading---
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTThis project work examined the water demand and supply in Egbejila area of Ilorin west local government, Kwara State. The three main users of water focused upon in the study area are residential, commercial (block industry, hair salon, food canteen) and agricultural water use. Also, the three main sources of water available to the users i.e. borehole, pipe borne water and well water supplies were investigated to determine the effectiveness of these sources of water in meeting up with the ... Continue reading---