ANALYSIS OF TAP WATER SUPPLY IN KEFFI LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

Magaji.J.I, Nasir N.M and Adana M.Y

Department of Geography,

Nasarawa State University, Keffi

ABSTRACT

The need for portable drinking water in any settlement is the concern of any government which that settlement locates; hence, it is the task of that government to adopt better technology and policies towards achieving a sustainable and secured water future. Field measurements and direct observation was collected through inspection of the water supply scheme, tap to tap water use survey, inspection of distribution system. Similarly, the primary data were collected using systematic random sampling with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the collected data. From the result of the quantity of water supply is far below demand, water are lost through leakages and breakages due to poor connection or lining, Finally, government should call the attention of experts in construction, and maintenance of projects. The study recommends that water schemes should be funded to increase water production and on the side of the consumers, they should do more with less water, pay their bills and always notify the board whenever there is breakage or leakage of pipe.     

Keywords: Water, Tap, Technology, Survey