Evaluation of water distribution system and its impact in Ha Foso, Berea, Lesotho
| dc.contributor.author | Mofolo, Tsepang C | |
| dc.contributor.supervisor | Jelili, Musibau O | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-04T12:44:15Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-04T12:44:15Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The interplay between urbanization, water demand and supply, and resource management is a critical issue, particularly as population concentration intensifies, with the implications for peri-urban areas. Rapid urbanization in Lesotho, for instance, has exerted pressures on the water infrastructure network, particularly in newly developing peri-urban communities like Ha Foso, where water supply challenges have become an issue. This study, therefore, evaluates the performance, adequacy, and reliability of Ha Foso’s water distribution system. EPANET software was used to conduct hydraulic analysis assessing parameters such as pressure levels, flow rates, and network efficiency, among others. Complementing the technical analysis, quantitative and qualitative data were obtained from a sample of 270 households, while participant interviews were conducted with water consumers and utility personnel. Logistic regression analysis was used to explore the relationship between infrastructure performance and users’ satisfaction, providing a robust analysis for understanding the system’s impact on the community. The study identifies systemic inefficiencies in the distribution network, such as low water pressure as well as low frequency, duration, shortage of, and less reliable water supply, and dissatisfied consumers. By integrating technical information (through assessments) with community perspectives, this study provides innovative solutions, such as adding booster pumps in households that receive low pressure for water infrastructure management. It also suggests measures, including installing pressure-reducing valves in high- pressure zones to protect infrastructure for improved water access and resilience of the water distribution network, towards achieving equitable and sustainable water resource management. | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | National Manpower Development Secretariat, GIZ, RENOKA, NUL, German Government | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14155/2282 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | National University of Lesotho | |
| dc.title | Evaluation of water distribution system and its impact in Ha Foso, Berea, Lesotho |