ABSTRACT
This study examined the contingent valuation for household
water consumption in Umuahia North Local Government Area. The specific
objectives were to identify the socio-economic characteristics of the
respondents in the study area, the sources of water to households and the
effects of the, socio-economic characteristics of households and their
willingness to pay for water. The survey used a random sampling technique to
collect primary data from random sample of 105 respondents with the help of a
well structured questionnaire. Secondary data were collected from textbooks,
journals, World Bank publications and other relevant documents. Analysis was
done using descriptive statistical tools like tables, frequencies, percentages
and multiple regression analysis. From the results, it was observed that some
of the socio-economic characteristics affects the willingness to pay for water.
This result also shows that income is the principal or significant factor
influencing the willingness to pay for water. In the regression analysis for
private water connections, linear model was used as the lead equation with
Income, Household size and Education significant at 1%, 10% and 10%
respectively. The value of the multiple determination R2was 0.76 and F-ratio
was significant at 1%. In the regression analysis for public water standpipes,
linear model was also used as the lead equation with Constant, Income,
Household Size, Age, and Drought significant at 1%, 10%, 5%, /o and 5%
respectively. The value of the multiple determination R was 0.31 and F-ratio
was significant at 1%. Recommendations were preferred based on the findings.
OKORIE, H (2021). Contingent Valuation For Household Water Consumption In Umuahia North L.G.A, Abia State. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 13, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/contingent-valuation-for-household-water-consumption-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-7-2
HELEN, OKORIE. "Contingent Valuation For Household Water Consumption In Umuahia North L.G.A, Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 06 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/contingent-valuation-for-household-water-consumption-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-7-2. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
HELEN, OKORIE. "Contingent Valuation For Household Water Consumption In Umuahia North L.G.A, Abia State". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 06 Jul. 2021. Web. 13 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/contingent-valuation-for-household-water-consumption-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-7-2 >.
HELEN, OKORIE. "Contingent Valuation For Household Water Consumption In Umuahia North L.G.A, Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 13 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/contingent-valuation-for-household-water-consumption-in-umuahia-north-lga-abia-state-7-2