Assessment of Water Access, Quality, and Infrastructure using Kobo Toolbox in Mairi Ward, Jere LGA, Borno State, Nigeria

This study assessed water access, quality, and infrastructure in Mairi Ward, Jere LGA, Borno State, Nigeria, using Kobo Toolbox for real-time data collection. A systematic random sampling of households revealed that 68% rely on piped water, while others use boreholes (17%) and wells (3%). Most residents (63%) spend less than 1 hour daily collecting water, but 4% spend over 2 hours, indicating access disparities. Water quality perception indicated 33% “fair,” 26% “good,” 18% “excellent,” and 23% “poor,” highlighting contamination concerns. Infrastructure assessment showed 21% of pipe networks suffer leakages, with only 21% regularly maintained, while 79% face irregular or no maintenance. Socio-demographic analysis found 47% of respondents were civil servants and 66% had tertiary education. Notably, 55% of residents do not pay for water services, raising concerns about sustainability. Findings emphasize urgent interventions to improve water quality, infrastructure maintenance, and community engagement to ensure equitable access to safe water in Mairi Ward.