International Journal of Advance Research Publication and Reviews

International Journal of Advance Research Publication and Reviews
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ANALYSIS OF WATER SCARCITY AND MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN MUBI METROPOLIS

Author

Bello Ali Garba, Aminu Abdulwahab

Abstract

 This study assessed how landform characteristics influence water availability and security in Mubi Metropolis using Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis and household survey data from 384 respondents across eight (8) wards of Kolere, Lokuwa, Nassarawo, Gude, Yelwa, Sabon Layi, Digil and Lamurde. Topography, slope, aspect, drainage, flow direction and flow accumulation were examined to see how these factors change groundwater, surface runoff and water accessibility. The results showed that water supply is unreliable because many people relied on private water sources making them spend more money on water expenditure. Higher elevations occur in Lamurde, Nassarawo, Gude, and parts of Lokuwa, while Yelwa, Sabon Layi, Kolere, and Digil are predominantly low-lying. Steep eastern and southeastern areas generate rapid runoff and limit groundwater recharge, whereas flatter central and western areas encourage water infiltration and the recharge of groundwater. Surface runoff generally flows from elevated southern and northeastern areas toward lower central and northern zones. Lower areas were identified as major runoff convergence areas with favorable groundwater-recharge conditions, corresponding with concentrations of boreholes and water-access points. Despite favorable terrain conditions in some areas, water infrastructure remains inadequate. About 88.0% of households depend on vendors, boreholes, and tankers/trucks, with none relying on public piped water. Additionally, 60.9% reported irregular water supply, while 89.5% considered water scarcity a critical community problem. The study concludes that water scarcity results from terrain-controlled hydrological processes and inadequate infrastructure. Integrating socio-hydrological and geospatial information is therefore important for effective urban water planning, groundwater development, and sustainable water-resource management. 


Keywords

Water Scarcity, Topography, GIS, Groundwater, Mubi Metropolis.

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