Water Availability and Sustainability in the Federal University of Technology, Akure Environs, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper discusses residents’ appraisal of available water in Akure South Local Government Area, Ondo State, Nigeria. The research was carried out in February 2013 and is limited to the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) environs in the millennium city of Akure, Nigeria. The research method used entails survey method and interview. The analysis was carried out using frequency, percentages, chi square and Karl Pearson’s correlation technique. The research aims to study the association between the satisfaction level with the major source of water provision (LEWATPROV) and distance to water source (DISTOWATR). Questionnaires were administered to residents in 100 Buildings, 36.4% of the residents have wells as the source of water running in the residential buildings while 34.83% harvest rainwater. The Ministry of Water Resources at Federal and State level need to complete the Igbara Oke water scheme to improve residents’ access to safe water.

Keywords: Borehole, Rain water harvesting, Sustainability, Wells