ENGINEERING ANALYSIS OF MCNICIPAL WATER DEMAND AND SUPPLY FOR A FAST GROWING STATE CAPITAL

Abstract

Ado-Ekiti the capital city of Ekiti State is being faced by the problem of inadequate water supply due to reasons ranging from socio-economic to technical problems. This research work evaluated the possible causes of inadequate water supply in this urban center as a result of increased influx or people socio-economical growth and industrial growth. The projected population plus the present supply and projected water demand were analyzed to determine the necessary quantity required and the future deficit needs to be taken care of. Also, the geological formation of this area was studied to obtain the proportion supply of the ground water that can serve as additional source or It was realized that the region was dominated by massive charnockite spread and little meta sedimentary rock of the quartize and fractured granitic type. This charnockite does not permit groundwater development hence the limitation to the usage of groundwater. In this work, surface water is seen as the only dependable and reliable source of water in this region. Analysis of the available data on the nearest existing schemes established that about 60% of the production from Little Osse in Egbe can be used to augment the present supply. It is evident as well that the supply from Ero’s end must remain and be steady. Also Ureje must be operating at its fullest production capacity in conjunction with the supplies from these complementary schemes before the problem of water shortage in this region can be alleviated. The aged pipe networks are to be replaced to minimize waste and provide better services. There is also need to embark upon extension work to the newly developed area to promote industrial and socio-economic growth.