ABSTRACT
The need to plan the usage of this resources is becoming more paramount nowadays hence the reason for these research. In the planning of water supply in Kaduna it has been observed that even after the existing problem have been solved there is always a reoccurrence after a period of time. The research has revealed that most of the planning done by the Kaduna state water boards is aimed at meeting present situations. No attempt is made to study the future growth of the city and thus anticipate the future water need of Kaduna and hereby plan towards meeting those future water needs. This will invariably prevent the water inadequacy in Kaduna from reoccurring. In the research an attempt was made to evaluate the water potential of Kaduna metropolis (both ground and surface water). This was to evaluate how much water is available, which will in turn determine how to plan for the future. An attempt was also made to determine the water demand of the populace, which was compared with the water supply to the populace. This in turn determined the adequacy of water supply in the metropolis. Also specialized used of water were studied to enable a picture of the total water demand of the metropolis be seen. In view of the research finding recommendations and proposals were made for sustainable water supply in kaduna metropolis. Proposals like the promotion of private sector participation, commercializing of the state water authority, integrated approach to supply were made. All with the aim of reducing the burden on the Kaduna state water board and making more funds for future development of the water supply system hereby sustaining water supply in the metropolis. In conclusion the need for observing trend and extent of growth of the metropolis was emphasized in order for better management of growth be made hence making the water supply needed by the populace of Kaduna available.