Investigation on Poor Water Quality Supply in Calabar: A Case Study of Cross River State Water Board

Increase in population and change in lifestyle has created water scarcity in many parts of the country. Microstructures for rainwater harvesting, artificial recharge and reuse of water are becoming more and more popular to solve the local water problems, to mitigate water shortage and improve water quality. The study was conducted to investigate the challenges influencing the implementation of water sector reforms in Cross River State Water Board Limited and to address the poor water quality service delivery which is evidence, leading to inadequate delivery of clean, safe and reliable water to Cross River State people, with an aim of coming up with recommendation that will enhance the policy makers in the water sector for a successful and faster implementation. The research was delimited to   the target population of 500 which include senior staff, junior staff, contract staff and residence living in Calabar South, Calabar Municipality, Akpabuyo, Odukpani, Akamkpa and its environs. The study utilizes both primary and secondary data. The secondary data were gathered through review of the relevant studies. Primary data on the other hand was collected through the use of questionnaires. Self-administered questionnaires were used to gather data and to control the amount of data collected. It this therefore recommended that the board should established water appeal board dedicated to resolve complaints, government and agencies responsible for maintenance and repairs of vandalize water facilities and to restrained people from building on the existing facilities on the water board pipes  to avert possible outbreak of water borne diseases in the  affected areas.