Influence of multiple uses of water on the sustainability of communally-managed rural water supply systems in Zimbabwe

Author:

Kativhu Tendai1,Mazvimavi Dominic2,Tevera Daniel3,Nhapi Innocent4

Affiliation:

1. Department of Environmental Science and Health, National University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box AC939, Ascot, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

2. Department of Earth Science, University of the Western Cape, Life Science Building, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville 7550, Pvt Bag X17, Bellville, 7535 Cape Town, South Africa

3. Department of Geography, Environmental Studies and Tourism University of the Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe Road, Bellville 7550, Pvt Bag X17, Bellville, 7535 Cape Town, South Africa

4. 11 Msasa Drive, Mzari, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe

Abstract

Abstract The utilisation of drinking water supply systems for productive uses is not a new practice in Zimbabwe and the world over. This study sought to explore how multiple uses of water, in this case community gardening as a productive use combined with domestic uses influence sustainability of communally-managed rural water supply systems. Using the independent samples t-test, it was noted that community gardening positively influences sustainability. The test was done on institutional, technical, social and financial factors of sustainability. Results showed that there were statistically significant differences in sustainability performance between water points used for multiple uses and those used for domestic uses only. However, it was also noted that using drinking water sources for multiple uses increases the frequency of water use conflicts and water point breakdowns, which negatively impact on sustainability. This means that where water sources are used for multiple uses additional management skills and resources may be required for the water points to be sustained. The study concluded that using domestic water sources for productive purposes enhances sustainability of water supply facilities; however, consideration has to be given about the relative importance and scale of the type of productive activity to be implemented.

Funder

Schlumberger Foundation

Publisher

IWA Publishing

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Pollution,Waste Management and Disposal,Water Science and Technology,Development

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