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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
World Bank assisted National Agricultural Research Project (NARP) - University of Port Harcourt
ISSN: 1119-8362
Vol. 19, No. 1, 2015, pp. 13-18
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Bioline Code: ja15002
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, Vol. 19, No. 1, 2015, pp. 13-18
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Assessment of Public Perspectives on Quality Control Measures in Public Water Supply in Oyo state, Nigeria
AMORI, A.A.; ODJEGBA, E.E. & ADEKITAN, A.A.
Abstract
The study determined whether there were differences in public evaluation and
perception of quality control measures adopted by a public water agency in Oyo State,
Nigeria on the basis of some socio-demographic factors such as age, gender, marital status
and socio-economic background. It used a sample of 350 respondents (187 males and 163
females) spread across four local government areas in Oyo State. The major instrument used
was a questionnaire while data analysis employed frequency counts and t-test statistics.
Result showed that there were no significant differences in public perception of quality
control measures adopted by the public water agency on the basis of the aforementioned
factors. The result raises some fundamental issues that are connected with the quality of
water supplied for public uses. It underscored the need to enhance a high quality in public
water supply. The paper further went to proffer solutions on how to sustain safe water supply
in Nigerian cities:
Keywords
Quality control; Public Water Supply; Water Use; Public Perception; Water Governance
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