Pêche et production animale

Abstrait

An Assessment of the Impacts of the Runde Water Supply on the Life and Business of the Local People. A Case Study of Lundi Business Centre in Mwenezi District

Hetisani Chauke and Farai Mudavanhu

The research study focused on the impacts of the Runde water supply on the life and business of the local people. The specific objectives included the description and explanation of both direct and indirect benefits of the water supply, the problems of the water supply and the recommendations on the expansion of the project to the surrounding communities. Research methodologies used include questionnaires, interviews, observations and the use of the available information. Findings show that there is improved access to water supply, provision of clean treated water to households and the poor maintenance of the standpipe sites. It has been observed that water supply has played a significant role in the infrastructural development of the local business centre. However, due to the population increase in Lundi business centre, there is need for further expansion of the water supply to the surrounding rural areas. Standpipes need to be maintained and water must be supplied into the houses.