WATER SCARCITY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF WOMEN IN BO, KISSY TOWN SECTION

<p>The world’s population is growing in an unprecedented manner, making it difficult for water to satisfy this growing<br>population. Factories, industries and domestic homes are all dependent on the water available amidst growing concerns<br>of water pollution, oil spillage by factories and human activities geared towards damaging the eco- systems. Climatic<br>conditions are a major contributor for the water scarcity in the world as a whole<br>Water is useful for both domestic and industrial use. It plays a vital role in the everyday lives of people in the world.<br>According to findings, water occupies the largest portion of land mass on earth, which overemphasized its relevance<br>to not just humans, but plants and animals. This study takes into account the usefulness of water to the existence of<br>humans especially at household levels, amongst women and girls. Studies have shown that, girls in the home deal with<br>water more than boys in a ratio of 7/3. This study examines how the supply of water becomes a challenge to the<br>wellbeing of women.<br>The study implored the mixed research methods to solicit valid data from the respondents. The study also utilized the<br>descriptive research methods to create a mental picture of the nature of how water supply becomes a challenge for not<br>only girl children, but every household. The findings from the study show that; water is a very important substance for<br>the people in the study area and the world over. The study shows that girls in secondary school suffer the most in<br>getting water. Often times these girls are in secondary schools and the early stages of their education. This makes them<br>susceptible to calamities of water related dangers when it strikes </p>