ABSTRACT
Water is one of the fundamental element for life. For that reason, water usage
forecasting is required for a proper planning and management. Because there is no
single methodology that is used to forecast water demand (quantity of water to be
used) across the world, this study intended to develop a statistical model for
household water usage in Dodoma Municipality. Longitudinal and cross-sectional
research design data from DUWASA, NBS and 395 households connected with
piped water were used
Model development involved two variables, population and quantity of water used.
The study has found over an existing relationship between the population and the
quantity of water used is non-linear. Quadratic model is the best model among nonlinear
models which fit well the data.
In addition, findings indicate that, water price, income and household size are factors
which significantly influence water usage in Dodoma Municipality. DUWASA is
performing well by supplying water in line with the usage. Customers are satisfied
with DUWASA customer care but dissatisfied with provision of information, water
connection and supply likewise complains response. The overall DUWASA
customer’s satisfaction stands at 54.4% which imply that, customers are moderately
satisfied with DUWASA services.
The study recommends that, water authorities may consider population, household
size and head of households’ income, as variables in planning and management of
water resources. To raise customer satisfaction, DUWASA needs to improve its
services especially on factors which customers were observed unsatisfied.
KASANGA, F (2021). Statistical Modelling Of Household Water Usage In Dodoma Municipality. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/statistical-modelling-of-household-water-usage-in-dodoma-municipality
KASANGA, FRANCIS "Statistical Modelling Of Household Water Usage In Dodoma Municipality" Afribary. Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/statistical-modelling-of-household-water-usage-in-dodoma-municipality. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
KASANGA, FRANCIS . "Statistical Modelling Of Household Water Usage In Dodoma Municipality". Afribary, Afribary, 26 Apr. 2021. Web. 25 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/statistical-modelling-of-household-water-usage-in-dodoma-municipality >.
KASANGA, FRANCIS . "Statistical Modelling Of Household Water Usage In Dodoma Municipality" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 25, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/statistical-modelling-of-household-water-usage-in-dodoma-municipality