Implications of Borehole Water as A Substitute for Urban Water Supply
The Case of Egbeada Federal Housing Estate Owerri, Imo State
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Implications, boreholes, substitute, proliferation, population growthAbstract
Water is a necessity for human existence. It is needed for man’s daily activities. Federal Housing estate, Egbeada was being supplied water from the ministry of public utilities in the 1980s and 1990s. With the expansion of Owerri urban and the consequent population growth of the same, the ministry could no longer meet the water need of the estate. This inability of the Government to meet this need has led to the proliferation of boreholes in the area. Out of 335 housing units in the estate, 199 have boreholes. About 20 houses were randomly selected for oral interview. Water analyses were also carried out from 5sampled boreholes. Result showed that the water in the area is slightly acidic. Recommendations were also made based on the result of the findings.
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