Abstract:
This project focuses on the utilisation of Ossiomo River for water supply to Abudu town in Orhionrnwon Local Government Area of Edo State. To achieve this goal,
hydrological appraisals were carried out to determine the quantity and quality of the
water available, as well as the adequacy and dependability of the supply. The data
collected and analysed include the hydrological data of the river, rainfall data of the study
area, and other information such as the census data of Abudu town and maps. Following
a reconnaissance survey of the study area, a transverse survey was conducted to
determine spot elevations along the proposed pipeline routes and the service reservoir
location.
Base on the data analysis, a share intake system, treatment plant components and
distribution network. were designed. Cost estimates were also computed.
The study shows that Oss)01110 River is a perennial river with the capacity to
sustain water supply scheme for Abudu town and environs. The minimum annual
discharge of the river is I O.64m~/s, which is considered :-IS the safe yield for the design or
the scheme. With a total water requirement ofO.138m3/s to the town, the scheme users at"
the river can still have sufficient water. In terms of the financial implications of the
project, a modest total cost of N240,OOO,OOO, has been proposed. This is quite feasible
and within !he executive sco It' of I()C<l1 and state governments, and with possible
assistance from the federal government.
