SUSTAINABILITY OF WATER SUPPLY IN NIGERIA

Abstract

The official proportion of the population that can access portable water has remained at about 54% which justifies the increasing awareness of mounting demand for portable water. This study was undertaken within three (3) senatorial zones of Anambra State in Nigeria, with the objective of examining the factors affecting sustainability of water supplies and management. A mixed method of investigation was employed in the study comprising of qualitative and quantitative approach of Water use in Anambra, Nigeria with respect to sustainability factors of economic, social, and explore the contemporary achievements in water supply sectors and development strategies to sustainability in Anambra State in future.

Findings made showed that challenges such as technical, operation, maintenance, and financial among others have hindered the goals to achieve sustainable water supplies in Anambra State, Nigeria. It may be necessary to opt for either mega surface water projects, groundwater program for urban towns, small towns and rural water projects, or a joint surface and ground water program to achieve sustainable water supply.