Management-related conflicts over surface water use in Devure Sub Catchment (DSC)

Author

Mukoroverwa, Stanford

Title

Management-related conflicts over surface water use in Devure Sub Catchment (DSC)

Abstract

In many regions of the world, including the Devure Sub Catchment, there is an increasing worry about water scarcity. In addition to offering solutions for sustainable water management, this study explores the management-related issues surrounding the Devure Sub catchment’s utilization of surface water resources. Stakeholder interviews, focus groups and field observations were all combined in this mixed-methods study. The study's objectives are to determine the sources and reliability of surface water uses, determine the causes of conflicts over surface water use, identify measures to surface water use conflicts in the Chiwara area of Devure sub catchment.The results showed that the main management-related issues causing surface water scarcity in the Devure Sub catchment denial of access to water, illegal water diversion, non-payment of water bills and pollution of water sources and lastly lack of awareness of the water act .The report suggests a comprehensive set of tactics to address the issues with surface water use management based on the investigation. These include putting integrated water resource management (IWRM) techniques into practice, legislation, education and awareness campaigns, mediation through experts, construction of more dams and watershed management .Policymakers, managers of water resources and development professionals who are tasked with addressing water shortages and promoting sustainable water use in the Devure Sub Catchment and other water-stressed regions will find great value in the study's findings. The findings can help direct the development of integrated, community-based initiatives and the creation of context-specific water management strategies.

Date

June 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Surface water

Devure Sub Catchment

Sustainable

Supervisor

Dr. J. Gotosa