ANALYSIS OF WATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND THEIR DISTRIBUTION IN JOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

Abstract

This study has identified the various water supply projects, their locations and capacities in Jos metropolis. It utilized both primary and secondary data sources. The data for the study bother on types, number, capacity, location of dams, reservoirs, surface tanks, underground pipe and water treatment plants which were obtained through the author's personal observations and reconnaissance. Secondary data on the other hand dwelt on information from Plateau State Water Board on dams and other water supply projects and their coordinates. In this study frequency tables and maps were used in presenting the results. The study found that the water supply projects were executed in different locations within Jos metropolis, some of which are dams, water treatment plants, underground reservoirs, overhead tanks and underground pipeline network. It concluded that these water supply projects and services should be extended to unserved locations within Jos metropolis to enable the Plateau State Water Board becon. e sustainable to deliver enormous benefits to government, target water users and also recover her costs.