Abstract

This paper analyses the economic advantage of rainwater harvesting over water borehole. The management of the polytechnic (Oko Poly) believed since the year 2000 that the provision of water supply and sanitation services is an important basic need. And they also wish to ensure long-term sustainability of the facility. Water is an essential ingredient for maintaining life in an environment as well as a fundamental resource for socio-economic development of the people. It is essential for human life, and therefore enabling access to a safe and reliable water supply to the polytechnic community is a key development strategy of the management. Obviously, with an estimated population of about sixteen thousand people, over 45% of these stay at the extension site. There is therefore an urgent need to provide them with the basic necessities of life including provision of water supply and sanitation service, as their right.

Key words: Economic advantage, rainwater harvesting, sustainable development, water borehole, sanitation.