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    Access to alternative water sources and perceptions of water service performance in Lukobe Ward, Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania
    (Moshi Co-operative University(MoCU) / Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2024-12-30) Salehe, Farida S.
    Drought and the consequent decline in water levels in dams, rivers, and streams have exacerbated water shortages in the Morogoro Region. In some instances, residents receive piped water only once or twice a week, often with low water pressure. This study was conducted in Lukobe Ward, one of the areas in Morogoro Region that faces severe challenges in accessing piped water. The article examines the accessibility of alternative water sources and explores households’ perceptions of the performance of water service delivery in Lukobe Ward, Morogoro Municipality. The study employed a cross-sectional research design and utilised a mixed-methods approach to collect both quantitative and qualitative data. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), while qualitative data were subjected to content analysis. Data were gathered from 120 respondents through household surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. Findings revealed significant differences in the distance to water sources among the three streets studied (F = 19.965; P = 0.000). The overall mean distance from households to water sources was 633.45 metres, with a standard deviation of 1015.77 metres. However, no statistically significant difference was observed between Lukobe Kambi Tano and Lukobe Juu (P = 0.0581). Furthermore, a higher proportion of male respondents (60.0%) reported spending less than 60 minutes fetching water compared to female respondents (58.1%). The majority of households agreed that alternative water sources do not adequately meet domestic needs. Based on the findings, the study concludes that access to domestic water sources within the recommended 400 metres has not yet been achieved for most households in Lukobe Ward. It is therefore recommended that the Morogoro Municipal Council, through local government authorities, strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders including financial institutions to enhance the enabling environment for financing water and sanitation services in water-scarce communities.