Maposa and Chisango
Greener Journal of Environmental Management and Public Safety, Vol. 5 (1), pp. 007-012, February 2016. ISSN: 2354-2276
Research Paper
Manuscript Number: 011916015
(DOI http://doi.org/10.15580/GJEMPS.2016.1.011916015)
Impact of Water-rationing on Zimbabwe’s High Density Suburbs: A Case of Harare (Capital City)
*1Angela Maposa and 2Chisango Future Fortune T.
1Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts and Education –Zimbabwe Open University
2Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Agriculture –Zimbabwe Open University
Abstract
Water-cuts were introduced in the City of Harare, the intention was to control (actually reduce) water consumption. A lot of controversy resulted from this move. People questioned its effectiveness against the health risks imposed on the residents. The gist of this paper is the cost-effectiveness of water-cuts. Findings show that more woes came from water-cuts. For instance, bills soared, the environment became very dirty and personal hygiene fell to its nadir. Recommendations were made to address the problem of water shortages without creating worse problems for the residents concerned.
Key words: Water-Rationing; Shedding; Conservation; Consumption; Hygiene; Household; Environment.
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