Assessment of Variables Affecting Water and Sanitation at the Federal Government Low-Cost Housing Estate, Akure

Abstract

This study aimed at determining the association between water, sanitation and hygiene with some socioeconomic variables at the Federal Government Low-cost Housing Estate, Akure, Nigeria. Data were collected from respondents residing in 194 clustered buildings. Findings revealed that the association between the type of sanitation facility available and water sources was significant ( X 2 = 57.62, df = 9, p<0.01 ). Secondly, the association between income and water sources of the respondents was significant at less than 0.01 ( X 2 = 10.77, df = 6, p>0.05 ). Also, the association between gender and toilet facilities was not significant at less than 0.05 alpha level ( X 2 = 9.62, df = 3, p>0.05 ). Besides, gender and water sources were significant at less than 0.01. In addition, the association between water collectors and water sources was significant at less than 0.01. Lastly, the distance of water to the residents and the litres of water available was significant at less than 0.01 alpha level, ( X 2 = 23.54, df = 8, p<0.01 ). It is recommended that community water and sanitation facilities should be encouraged. This will facilitate equitable distribution, the proper and adequate maintenance of these facilities. Keywords: Sanitation, Housing Estate, Water, Sanitation, Akure. DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-10-06 Publication date: May 31 st 2020