Water Demand Management: Its Concepts and Applications to Nigerian Situations
Gana A. J.; Oladejo O. S. & Toba A. P.
Department of Civil Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Kwara State
Department of Civil Engineering, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Ogbomosho, Oyo State
Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Bida, PMB 55, Bida Niger State
Emails: doctorgana@yahoo.com, osoladejo@lautech.edu.ng
Corresponding Author: Gana A. J.
ABSTRACT
Water demand management has become a major factor in many parts of the world because of fast population growth and competing demand for water. This is aggravated by high urbanization and pollution-growth. This paper examines the general concepts of water demand management, its applications to Nigerian situations, the country’s water resources pattern, and water demand management. The paper proffered recommendation and also conclusion for the way forward.
Keywords: Water demand management, concepts, applications
