Assessment of Domestic Water Sources in Saminaka Area, Lere Local Government, Kaduna State

Abstract

The study assessed domestic water sources in Saminaka, Lere Local Government Area, Kaduna State.. A total of 124 copies of questionnaire were administered to the respondents through random sampling and analyzed using simple percentages and mean score values. The study found that 63 respondents representing 63% agreed that there is a poor water source in the study area. It also revealed that there is a poor water management in the study area as agreed by 52% of the respondents. The study revealed that the main water source in the study area is borehole with 37%, well 27% water, tap water and stream water with 19% and 11% respectively. The study analysed the challenges of water supply in the study area, using an average mean score value of (3.00) to rank the significance of the items, the study revealed that; large population affects water supply in the study area with a significant mean score value of 5.00. The paper recommends that there should be awareness programme by government and non-profitable organizations on water management, its supply and utilization in the study area. Government should release funds for water projects so as to curtail water scarcity in the study area and expanding the scope of domestic water supply to adjoining rural areas along Saminaka, Lere Local Government, and Kaduna State.