Economic Factors Influencing Household Access to Clean Water in a Peri-Urban Area of Northern Tanzania
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2025-04-30
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Scientific Research Publishing Inc.
Abstract
Economic factors and associated correlations play a crucial role in shaping
household access to clean water in peri-urban areas, directly impacting the
well-being and health of communities. Most communities globally still lack ac cess to safe and clean water, resulting to illness and even death due to water borne diseases. This study aims to investigate how economic factors influence
household access to clean water in a Peri-Urban area of Northern Tanzania. To
achieve the objectives of this study, 353 questionnaires were administered, and
for qualitative data collection semi-structured interviews were conducted with
the key informants. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for
quantitative data, and qualitative data were thematically analysed. Results show
that 70.8% had no piped water, 65.4% were farmers, and 70.5% of individuals
earning less than 110,000 TZS were 1.625 times more likely to lack access to
clean water than higher-income households (95% CI: 1.221 - 2.163, p = 0.001)
and 48.4% depended on water for production. Most communities in Peri-Ur ban area of Northern Tanzania rely on alternative sources of water, including
rivers. To achieve sustainable development goal focusing on improvements in
water access, policymakers must prioritise economic development initiatives
that foster job creation and infrastructure enhancement.
Sustainable Development Goals
This research article was published by the Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 13, No. 4, 2025
Keywords
Clean Water, Economic Determinants, Socioeconomic Determinants, Waterborne Diseases, Water Sources