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 cost.
