TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE RAINWATER HARVESTING: UNVEILING THE CONCERNS OF RESIDENTS IN YILO KROBO MUNICIPALITY

Abstract

Purpose –– The study aimed at investigating residents' concerns about rainwater harvesting and its use among households in the Yilo Krobo Municipality. Methods –– The study used questionnaires to solicit the views of residents in the Yilo Krobo Municipality, and the results were analysed using descriptive and nominal logistic regression approaches. Findings –– The study found that residents have concerns about the quality of rainwater, which has implications for their harvesting and usage. They were also concerned about the mode of collection as well as the storage facilities used for storing rainwater. Variables such as age, occupation, and education were factors contributing to residents’ desire to harvest rainwater. Conclusion & Recommendation –– The study concluded that people’s concerns about the quality of rainwater influence their desire to harvest it. Respondents with low education and farmers tend to harvest rainwater. The study recommends education on how to harvest and store rainwater to reduce contamination in the water.