Authors-Simon Stephen Mshelia
Abstract- Wastewater management has continued to become serious environmental issue. The study assessed the current practices and challenges of wastewater management in Kano Metropolis. Data were gathered through a survey conducted among the stakeholders, government officials, and community members through verbal and questionnaire administration 400. The survey results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Chi Squares to show associations between infrastructures. The study found that the wastewater management system in Kano Metropolis is in a state of disrepair, with severe infrastructure gaps, poor sewerages, drainages, septic tanks, lack of centralized wastewater collection system and non-functional of wastewater treatment plants recorded standard deviation of 0.72, 0.73, 0.84, 0.68 and 0.56 respectively. The results of the Pearson Chi Square showed strong association between the wastewater management facilities. The practice is not in compliance with the wastewater disposal policies. The poor state of the wastewater management system has had a negative impact on public health, environmental quality and economic development in the Metropolis. Therefore, the study recommends improving the coordination between stakeholders and increasing the availability of resources for wastewater management, creates awareness for best practices for wastewater management. There is also a need for increased investment in wastewater-related infrastructure, such as wastewater treatment plants and sewerage systems.
