WATER SUPPLY SIIORTAGE IN MAIDUGURI: AN ENGINEERING POINT OF VIEW

Abstract

Field investigation into the water supply characteristics and water supply shortage pattern have become, necessary to provide data for planning and record for analysis. In line with the above, this study was 'initialed to investigate. and establish engineering questions related to causes of water supply shortage in Maiduguri Metropolitan using questionnaires, oral interviews, and study 'Of past maintenance records/machines -log books. A descriptive statistical technique was enlisted to breakdown the data presentation and analysis: The result shows that engineering related factors contribute substantially to the water shortage problem in Maiduguri At was established from data analysis that lack} and/or inadequate: power supply due to fluctuation and failure of electricity, among others, affected water supply in Maiduguri the most.