PLANNING ANALYSIS OF WATER SUPPLY IN KADUNA METROPOLIS M.SC (U.R.P) THESIS
PLANNING ANALYSIS OF WATER SUPPLY IN KADUNA METROPOLIS M.SC (U.R.P) THESIS
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1999-12
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NYAM, JIM VICTORIA
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PLANNING ANALYSIS OF WATER SUPPLY IN KADUNA METROPOLICS
Water is an essential element of living things in general and therefore critical
for sustainable development. However with the rapid growth of Urban
populace and the consequences of this growth the availability of this
resources is becoming less and less. The need to plan the usage of this
resources is becoming more paramount nowadays hence the reason for these
research.
In the planning of water supply in Kaduna it has been observed that
even after the existing problem have been solved there is always a
reoccurrence after a period of time. The research has revealed that most of
the planning done by the Kaduna state water boards is aimed at meeting
present situations. No attempt is made to study the future growth of the city
and thus anticipate the future water need of Kaduna and hereby plan
towards meeting those future water needs. This will invariably prevent the
water inadequacy in Kaduna from reoccurring.
In the research an attempt was made to evaluate the water potential of
Kaduna metropolis (both ground and surface water). This was to evaluate
how much water is available, which will in turn determine how to plan for
the future.
An attempt was also made to determine the water demand of the
populace, which was compared with the water supply to the populace. This
in turn determined the adequacy of water supply in the metropolis. Also
specialized used of water were studied to enable a picture of the total water
demand of the metropolis be seen.
In view of the research finding recommendations and proposals were
made for sustainable water supply in kaduna metropolis. Proposals like the
promotion of private sector participation, commercializing of the state water
authority, integrated approach to supply were made. All with the aim of
reducing the burden on the Kaduna state water board and making more
funds for future development of the water supply system hereby sustaining
water supply in the metropolis.
In conclusion the need for observing trend and extent of growth of the
metropolis was emphasized in order for better management of growth be
made hence making the water supply needed by the populace of Kaduna
available.
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DEPARTMENT OF URBAN REGIONAL PLANNING
FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
ZARIA - NIGERIA
Keywords
WATER,, SUPPLY,, KADUNA.