Implications of water scarcity on the environment: a case study of Kisarawe Village, Kisarawe District
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2005-09
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Kampala International University, School of engineering and applied science
Abstract
Water is a basic natural resource that sustains life and economic
development. It is the next resource to air. Water can exist in various
forms that is gaseous, solid and liquid. A study on the implication of
water scarcity on the environment was conducted in Kisarawe village,
Kisarawe District.
In order to investigate the above, the following variables were
measured; water sources, distribution systems, associated problems
and measures being used to minimize the problem. A general survey
research design was followed, and the methods of data collection used
include; interview~ observation, documentation, questionnaires, and
photography.
Results indicate that various water sources in Kisarawe village include,
dams, wells, boreholes, rivers, rainwater and channels. Results further
indicate that decreased standard of education, soil erosion, child
Labour, conflicts and inability of soil to support plants have been major
problems associated with water scarcity. It was also found that,
rainwater harvesting, hand dug wells, rehabilitation of some water
sources and rational distribution systems were measures used to
minimize water problem. Recommendations include public participation
in decision making, increasing water points, education and training of
local people, replacing and maintenance of old pipes and tanks,
determining water quality for human consumption, banning of
activities that pollute water sources, aforestation and re-aforestation,
gender equality and population projection on water demand.
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A dissertation submitted to the department of environment in partial fulfillment for the
requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science in Environment Management of Kampala International University
Keywords
Water scarcity, Environment, Kisarawe Village, Kisarawe District