IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND MANAGEMENT RESEARCH (IJSSMR )

E-ISSN 2545-5303
P-ISSN 2695-2203
VOL. 2 NO. 1 2016
DOI: 10.56201/ijssmr.vol.2no1.2016.pg.110.116

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Prospects and Challenges of Traditional Methods of Water Treatment in Rural Area; Case Study of Udi L A.G., Eastern Nigeria

Gladys Ogochukwu Chukwurah

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Abstract

Access to clean water supply has been a major challenge over the years. This study examines the traditional methods of water treatment in the rural areas using Udi local government area of Enugu. Based on qualitative analysis, secondary and primary sources of data were utilized such as internet search engine and interview and FGD discuss. Using systematic and simple random survey a sample size of 50 participants were used for the research. Findings revealed 3 common traditional methods of water treatment, which are boiling, Sedimentation, Local filtration. Some of the discovered advantages of the traditional method of water treatment in the rural areas include accessibility, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. More so the traditional methods are without challenges which are Inadequate removal of particles, inconsistency, potential health risks, labor and time intensive, cultural and behavioral limitations, and some other environmental negative Impact. The study suggest that adequate clean water supply should be provided to the rural communities. Further study on the environmental impacts of traditional methods of water treatment should be considered.

keywords:

Traditional water treatment, methods, advantages, challenges, rural areas

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