ASSESSMENT OF PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY AVAILABILITY AND UTILIZATION FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN GROWTH AND MANAGEMENT IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA 94 15
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Public Water Supply, Water Utilization, Sustainable Urban, Growth, Urban Management, Water Infrastructure, Calabar SouthAbstract
This study assesses public water availability and utilisation for sustainable urban growth and management in Calabar South Local Government Area. The study examines the extent of public water supply, patterns of utilization, challenges affecting access to potable water, and implications for sustainable urban development in the area. Calabar South Local Government Area was stratified into 13 ethnic residential settlements. Three hundred and ninety-six (396) questionnaires were systematically administered using 1.0 percent of the total number of houses per ethnic settlement. A descriptive survey research design was adopted using both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, and field observations, while secondary data were obtained from journals, textbooks, and government publications. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistical methods such as frequency tables and percentages. Findings indicate that irregular water supply, inadequate infrastructure, rapid population growth, and poor management practices significantly affected public water availability and utilization. The study concludes that efficient public water provision is essential for sustainable urban growth and recommends improved investment in water infrastructure, proper maintenance, and effective urban water management strategies.Downloads
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