TITLE:
Water Scarcity in Conakry, Guinea: Challenges and Proposed Strategies for a Way Forward
AUTHORS:
Bernard Lassimo Diawara, Gerald D. S. Quoie Jr, Zhuo Li, Justin Junior Loua
KEYWORDS:
Water Scarcity, Conakry, Population Growth, SDGs, SEG
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Water Resource and Protection,
Vol.16 No.4,
April
16,
2024
ABSTRACT: The capital of Guinea, Conakry, faces a notable difficulty due to a water shortage, which is worsened by the rapid increase in population and urban development. The Guinean Water Company (SEG) faces challenges in supplying water to the entire city due to its limited area of approximately 420 km2 and a population of 2 million. Moreover, the population growth rate is anticipated to increase dramatically, exacerbating the difficulty of fulfilling future water requirements. As a result, this study employs data from the Knoema website and the Institute of National Statistics of Guinea (INS) to examine the water production and distribution process by the SEG. The study examines the challenges related to water scarcity in Conakry and suggests strategies to assist the city in managing the present circumstances and planning for the future. The primary objective is to get a long-lasting water supply and uphold water quality to advance public health.