scholarly journals Influence of multiple uses of water on the sustainability of communally-managed rural water supply systems in Zimbabwe

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tendai Kativhu ◽  
Dominic Mazvimavi ◽  
Daniel Tevera ◽  
Innocent Nhapi
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Community Gardening ◽  
Domestic Water ◽  
Rural Water Supply ◽  
Rural Water ◽  
Multiple Uses ◽  
Supply Systems

Abstract The utilisation of drinking water supply systems for productive uses is not a new practice in Zimbabwe and the world over. This study sought to explore how multiple uses of water, in this case community gardening as a productive use combined with domestic uses influence sustainability of communally-managed rural water supply systems. Using the independent samples t-test, it was noted that community gardening positively influences sustainability. The test was done on institutional, technical, social and financial factors of sustainability. Results showed that there were statistically significant differences in sustainability performance between water points used for multiple uses and those used for domestic uses only. However, it was also noted that using drinking water sources for multiple uses increases the frequency of water use conflicts and water point breakdowns, which negatively impact on sustainability. This means that where water sources are used for multiple uses additional management skills and resources may be required for the water points to be sustained. The study concluded that using domestic water sources for productive purposes enhances sustainability of water supply facilities; however, consideration has to be given about the relative importance and scale of the type of productive activity to be implemented.

Structural equation modeling for assessing of the sustainability of rural water supply systems

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 815-823 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Masduqi ◽  
N. Endah ◽  
E. S. Soedjono ◽  
W. Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Water Services ◽  
Rural Water Supply ◽  
Rural Water ◽  
Supply Systems

As one of the basic human needs, water services should be sustainable. Researches related to the sustainability of water services have been conducted in several developing countries. However, there are no identical researches in Indonesia. This paper discusses the analysis of factors that contribute to sustainability of rural water supply systems in East Java, Indonesia. Data is collected by observing rural water supply facilities, interviewing water committees and water users, and taking documentation. The data is used to build a model, which was developed from theoretical or conceptual model. The model's development uses structural equation modeling (SEM). This model can show the factors that contribute to sustainability of rural water supply systems. The sustainability is influenced significantly by nine variables; they are selection of technology, water sources, investment cost, capability of operator, availability of spare parts, operation cost, technical operation, community participation, and institutional management.

scholarly journals PATTERN OF WATER SUPPLY IN RELATION TO DIFFERENT WATER SOURCES IN METROPOLITAN KANO

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 690-696
Author(s):  
Abubakar Hadiza Suleiman
Keyword(s):  
Drinking Water ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Water Sources ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
Supply Systems ◽  
Different Water Sources

The study carried out on pattern of water supply in relation to different water sources in metropolitan Kano was aimed to assess the pattern of water supply in the area. Eight local government areas were found in the area but six local government areas were selected in conducting the research work. The selected local government areas included dala, Fagge, Kano Municipal, Gwale, Tarauni, Nassarawa. The research work was conducted through the following methods of data collection, (questionnaire and interview). Krecjie and morgan sampling techniques was adopted in administering the questionnaire, because it was the best sampling techniques that suited the study. The result of the findings indicated that ground water sources are now the major sources of water used in the study area, pipe borne water was generally inadequate. Dala, Kano Municipal, Fagge and Gwale were the areas mostly affected with scarcity of pipe borne water. Other sources of water for household usage included water from vendors and water supply Tankers. Some sources of water were founded inactive (that is sources of water producing less or no water due to some problems). Most people in the area depend on sachet water as their source of drinking water. Finally, in order to overcome some of the problems of water is their source of drinking water. Finally, in order to overcome some of the problems of water supply it was recommended that there should be alternative sources of power, regular maintenance, train of manpower, and effective management of water supply systems.

scholarly journals Integration of social, economic, and environmental dimensions in designing rural water supply systems, A study in Sri Lanka

2022 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 100116
Author(s):  
B.K.A Bellanthudawa ◽  
N.M.S.K. Nawalage ◽  
S. Suvendran ◽  
A.T. Novak ◽  
H.M.A.K. Handapangoda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Rural Water Supply ◽  
Rural Water ◽  
Supply Systems

scholarly journals Assessing Sustainability in Rural Water Supply Systems in Developing Countries Using a Novel Tool Based on Multi-Criteria Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 5363 ◽  
Author(s):  
Domínguez ◽  
Oviedo-Ocaña ◽  
Hurtado ◽  
Barón ◽  
Hall
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Rural Water Supply ◽  
Rural Water ◽  
Multi Criteria Analysis ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Supply Systems

Rural water supply systems (RWSS) in developing countries typically have deficiencies that threaten their sustainability. This research used Multi-Criteria Analysis and the Analytical Hierarchy Process to identify indicators that can be used to assess the sustainability of RWSS. The assessment tool developed is composed of 17 attributes with 95 quantifiable indicators. The tool enables the assessment of the sustainability of RWSS, using data collected through semi-structured interviews, social cartography, technical inspection, household surveys, and water monitoring. The tool was applied in a case study of a RWSS in the Andean region of Colombia, illustrating a participatory, holistic, and structured assessment that provided a single sustainability measure for the system (3.0/5.0). The tool’s completeness is represented by its extensive attributes and indicators that deliver a robust baseline on the state of a system, help identify improvement strategies, and monitor system performance over time that can assists rural community organizations with RWSS management.

scholarly journals How well is the demand-driven, community management model for rural water supply systems doing? Evidence from Bolivia, Peru and Ghana

Water Policy ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 696-718 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale Whittington ◽  
Jennifer Davis ◽  
Linda Prokopy ◽  
Kristin Komives ◽  
Richard Thorsten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Spare Parts ◽  
Management Model ◽  
Community Management ◽  
Water Supply Systems ◽  
Rural Water Supply ◽  
Rural Water ◽  
Supply Systems

This paper reports the main findings of a multi-country research project designed to develop a better understanding of the performance of community-managed rural water supply systems in developing countries. Data were collected from households, village water committees, focus groups of village residents, system operators and key informants in 400 rural communities in Peru, Bolivia and Ghana. Our findings suggest that the demand-driven, community management model, coupled with access to spare parts and some technical expertise, has come a long way toward unraveling the puzzle of how best to design and implement rural water supply programs in developing countries. In all three countries, rural water supply projects were working. Among the households included in our sample in Peru and Bolivia, 95% had operational taps at the time of our field visit. In 90% of the villages in Ghana, all project handpumps were still working. Not only had the rural water systems not broken down, but almost all the households in these communities were obtaining at least some of their water from the systems. However, some households were also still using water from other sources. In Ghana, 38% of households still reported using water from unprotected sources (e.g. springs, river, open wells) for drinking and/or cooking. Another troublesome finding is that rural households in the sample villages are paying very little for the improved water services and, as a result, the finances of many village water committees are in poor shape.

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