Donnish Journal of Geography and Regional Planning

August 2024 Vol. 5(1), pp. 001-012

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Original Research Article

Urban Informality and Safe Water Situation in Southwestern Nigeria

OYENIYI, Samson Oluseyi* and ATOYEBI, Olumiyiwa Sola

Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Osun State College of Technology, Esa-Oke.

Corresponding Author's Email: oyeniyisamsom13@gmail.com

Accepted 30th May, 2024.

Abstract

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This work studies the effects of informality on drinking water quality in selected informal settlements of Southwestern Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data were used. Primary data were obtained through observation, interview and photo snaps. Water samples were collected from the most used drinking water sources and analyzed to ascertain their safety levels. The work discovered that unprotected hand-dug-wells are the main drinking water sources of the residents. When the laboratory analysis results were compared with WHO, SON and NAFDAC standards, all the samples failed safety tests. The work recommends a coordinated interventionist approach that would break the chain of poverty, and hurt the existence and spread of informality in our cities. Free distribution of water treatment pills, gadgets and other products, provision of water schemes and environmental education were also suggested.

Keywords: Urban Informality, Slum nieghbourhood, Safe Water, Southwest and Intervention.

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OYENIYI, Samson Oluseyi and ATOYEBI, Olumiyiwa Sola. Urban Informality and Safe Water Situation in Southwestern Nigeria. 5(1) 2024 pp. 001-012.