Domestic Water in Northern Trinidad: Access, Collection and Quality

Summary: Trinidad is highly dependent on surface water as a source for domestic water supply. Due to lack of infrastructure some areas have limited access to potable/reliable source of water. Increases in industrialization and population are putting more pressure on water resources, exacerbating the problem. Part of this study looks at how, and from where people in different geographic regions in northern Trinidad collect and store water. Results indicate that urban areas rely on public water as a water source. The urban fringe relies on a public water supply as well as self-supplied sources. Rural regions depend solely on a selfsupply source. Also, I look at how nitrate and nitrite concentrations in drinking water vary with geographic location. Results indicate water quality varies with source and collection method. Further research is needed to confirm this.
2007
Includes bibliography.
Degree granted: Thesis (M.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2007.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Collection: FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection