Daily Water Consumption Pattern and Time Spent in Collecting Drinking Water in Ijumu Local Government Area Kogi State
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2014
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Department of Geography, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Abstract
This study examines the pattern of daily per capita domestic water consumption and time spent in
collecting water in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Data were collected from 437
households in the 15 wards of the local government area. The data required in this study were obtained
through primary source, using questionnaire administration. 437 copies of questionnaire were
statistically derived based on the 2006 population census of the study area. The 437 copies of
questionnaire were administered using systematic random sampling approach. Data collected were
interpreted with descriptive methods and the use of pearson product moment correlation methods. The
results of the analysis show the various sources of water from which households collect water; hand
dug well 40%, bore hole 34%, river/stream 13%, 12% occasionally collects water from community
pipe borne water while 1% respondents collect from other sources including water vendors. Due to the
unreliability of the water supply from pipe borne water, households seek alternative water sources to
augment their water needs. In addition, 72.6% of the respondents spend 30 minutes or less to collect
water from various water sources. Majority of the respondents consume more than 20 litres/capita/day.
The results of the correlation analysis (r = −0.95) show an inverse and significant relationship between
quantity of water consumed and time spent in collecting water. The paper recommends provision of
potable water within the reach of the people to prevent outbreak of water related diseases and for
purposes of time management.
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Daily, Pattern, Water Consumption, Time Spent