Tap water scarcity and alternative water sources used at household level in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania
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2024
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Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences
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.
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Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences (2024) Vol. 23 No. 02, pp. 288-300
Keywords
Tap Water Scarcity, Alternative Water Sources, Household Approaches, Sustainable Water Management, Morogoro Region
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https://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjags/article/view/294489/277140