ASSESSMENT OF WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION FACILITIES

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is to assess water supply and sanitation facilities in Ekosodin community, Ovia north East Local Government Area, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was adopted for the study. Data were generated through the use of a semi-structured questionnaire from three hundred and ninety-seven (397) respondent using a simple random sampling technique. An observational checklist was used in conducting an assessment of the availability, functionality and use of WASH facilities. Data generated were synthesized, entered and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, Version 26.0) and the outcomes were presented in tables. Cronbach Alpha was used to determine the reliability index of the questionnaire. A reliability index of 0.716 was obtained indicating that the questionnaire is good.