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Title
Determination of Domestic Water Consumption Pattern in Accra |
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http://dspace.knust.edu.gh/dspace/handle/123456789/1759 |
Date
2010 |
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Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. |
Author(s)
Lamptey, Francis |
Abstract
Thesis submitted to the Department of Civil Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation in 2010. xi, 58p. ill. - The research on domestic water consumption pattern in Accras was based on the hypothesis that domestic water consumption is influenced by income class and the type of dwelling. The research explored the water consumption pattern of households living in three different income groups namely; high income, middle income and low income as defined by the Planning Authorities in Accra Metropolis. The consumption pattern of four dwelling types, namely, detached, semi detached, apartment and compound house under different supply conditions were also assessed. An overall finding of the research is that per capita consumption of some of the people living in detached (stand alone) houses are marginally higher than those of semi detached, followed by apartment and the lowest is that of compound (high density) houses. Income class and dwelling type were found to influence domestic water consumption. The conclusion drawn from the research is that per capita consumption for high and low income is higher than the demand used for design in distribution systems. The rationing programme in the study area is not effective. This research made the following recommendations: Further research should be conducted by the utility company to elicit insight into the attitudes of households to water consumption and conservation. This research should be replicated in Tema and Accra West region. |
Type of publication
Thesis |
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Kumasi - Kwame Nkrumah University
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