Socio-Economic Factors and Water Supply in Bayelsa State
Abstract
This study investigates the influence of socio-economic factors on water supply and sanitation in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, with a specific focus on how household income levels affect access to improved water sources across the local government areas (LGAs). Employing a descriptive survey design, the study draws on both primary and secondary data, with population projections made using an exponential growth model based on data from the National Population Commission. A sample of 400 households, proportionally distributed across the eight LGAs, was surveyed. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to summarize demographic and key variables, and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests, to examine relationships between socio-economic factors and water and sanitation access. Analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26.0 and Microsoft Excel. Based on the findings, it is recommended that public water infrastructure, particularly piped water and public tap systems, be expanded in underserved LGAs such as Brass and Ekeremor to improve access to clean water.
Keywords
socio economic
Water Supply
House Income
Water Sources
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