Evaluation of Borehole Water Supply Schemes in Ejigbo Local Government, Osun State, Nigeria

Abstract

The aim of the study is to evaluate borehole water supply schemes in Ejigbo local government. The specific objectives were to: examine the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, enumerate the number of boreholes and their functionality, identify the agency that sponsor the provision with associated problems and suggests measure of sustainability of the boreholes. Data were collected  from both primary and secondary sources. For the primary source, 250 questionnaires were administered using systematic random sampling method to solicit information on the number of boreholes, their functionality, agency involved in the provision and related associated problems.  Data gathered were analysed using descriptive statistics to affirm the degree of functionality of boreholes in the area.

The study revealed that 36 boreholes were in bad condition and needed repairs for it to function efficiently.  Community were not involved in the planning and implementation of the construction of government boreholes in the  area, hence, there was no sense of belonging by the people for repairs and maintenances.  The study therefore recommended the partnership approach in addition to community approach in water supply development in the area.

Keywords: water, borehole, functionality, sustainability