Water resource management in the town of ouelle in central-east of Côte d’Ivoire

This article highlights the shortage of drinking water in the town of Ouéllé, located in central-eastern Côte d'Ivoire. The aim of this study is to obtain a better understanding of water resource management strategies and actions face to the difficulties in accessing to drinking water for the population of this city. This objective was achieved using a methodology based on documentary research, interviews with administrative and technical officials involved in water resource management, focus groups with the population and taking photographs. In addition, questionnaires were administered to 100 people living in Ouéllé's neighborhoods. The results showed that Ouéllé benefits from several sources of drinking water supply, dominated by boreholes. In addition, there are determinants that limit access to drinking water in the study area. Finally, people responded differently to the local water problem. 34% of respondents use 25l cans to retain CIWDCdrinking water, while 92% use borehole water. 7% turn to wells for their water supply.