Tap water scarcity and alternative water sources used at household level in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania
| dc.contributor.author | Uhagile, F. B. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Salehe F. S. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-07-15T12:37:38Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-07-15T12:37:38Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2024) Vol. 23 No. 02, pp. 288-300 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study investigates the household-level response to tap water scarcity in Lukobe Ward, Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania, focusing on the adoption of alternative water sources and the resultant water acquisition. Employing a cross-sectional research design with a mixed-method approach, it integrates quantitative analysis, including descriptive statistics and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), with qualitative data subjected to content analysis. Data were collected through a household survey of 120 respondents, key-informant interviews (KIIs), and Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) conducted across three streets. Results reveal a heavy reliance on purchased water from vendors (100%), fetching water from private sources (63.1%), utilizing shallow wells (61.1%), and harvesting rainwater (100%). The mean daily water acquisition per household was 81.5 liters. While no significant disparity in daily water consumption was observed among the streets (F=2.335, p=0.101), a notable difference was found in water procurement from shallow wells and vendors between Lukobe Juu and Mgudeni streets (p=0.035). This study underscores the incomplete implementation of the 2002 National Water Policy in the area, suggesting a need for enhanced collaboration between stakeholders, including households and private sectors, to safeguard and manage water sources effectively. Recommendations are made to align local practices with national policy objectives to ensure sustainable water service delivery in Lukobe Ward and similar contexts. | |
| dc.identifier.citation | https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjags/article/view/294489/277140 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/6854 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences | |
| dc.subject | Tap Water Scarcity | |
| dc.subject | Alternative Water Sources | |
| dc.subject | Household Approaches | |
| dc.subject | Sustainable Water Management | |
| dc.subject | Morogoro Region | |
| dc.title | Tap water scarcity and alternative water sources used at household level in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania | |
| dc.type | Article |