Community Health Impact of Water Supply Management during the Drought: A Case Study in Mae Laoh Watershed, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province
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The objectives of this research were to: 1) explore the problems related to water supply resources for domestic consumption; 2) analyse community health impacts resulting from water resource management during drought conditions; and 3) synthesize policy recommendations to reduce and prevent community health impacts from water resource management during drought condition through participatory processes. The research sample consisted of 180 residents, and 29 stakeholders. Research instrument included a questionnaire, informal interviews, and a workshop. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were used to analyse the data.
The results revealed that the main river and its tributaries contained low water levels, slow flow, and turbid. Shallow and artesian wells also showed decreased water levels. Regarding the village water supply system, residents expressed that the available water was not clean and insufficient for their needs. Water resource management during drought condition had both negative and positive impacts on community health. Negative impacts were associated with village water supply operations and household water usage needs, while positive impacts were related to participation in water resource management and conservation. Policy recommendations included increasing the number of water supply committees in each village, providing financial support, promoting equality in water use, and improving communication regarding water supply issues for domestic consumption during drought conditions. Moreover, community leaders and responsible organizations should establish cooperation with local educational institutions.
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