Self-Reported Assessment of Sources and Quality of Drinking Water: A Case Study of Sapele Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria

Background: Water is a basic physiological requirement of the body with about 30–35 liters per capita day required for each household, situation which far-fetched in most developing countries such as Nigeria. The study aimed to ascertain sources, availability and accessibility drinking water Sapele Local Government Area Delta State, Nigeria.
 Methods: This was descriptive cross-sectional among 362 heads household who were selected using multi-stage sampling technique. A total 360 wells from sampled households examined their compliance WHO standards improved/protected well. Data analysis done SPSS version 21.0 statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
 Results: commonest source during dry wet seasons sachet water, 99 (27.3%) 89 (24.6%), respectively. Two hundred ten (58%) respondents reported that sources located within 200 meters dwelling; 293 (82.3%) had access supply all time, while 25 (7%) twice week. Majority, 354 (97.8%) colourless, 350 (96.7%), odourless 208 (57.5%), tasteless. Only 21 (5.8%) met criteria 
 Conclusion: Sachet did not meet an improved Ministry Resources should make more available residents Sapele.