| Issue identified | Improvement required | Responsibility | Time frame |
| Farming activities along the river bed | Agricultural activities in the river bank should be moved away to some considerable distance away from the catchment. | State Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Water Resources | 1 year |
| Human defecation into the raw water | Strictly prohibiting open defecation, Awareness programs to educate people about proper sanitary practices, Sanitary toilet should be provided to people at the catchment | Ministry of Health, State Ministry of Environment, | Uncertain |
| Cattle rearing | Cattle rearing should be restricted to some considerable distance away from the raw water intake side, fencing to restrict them | Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Water Resources, | 1 year |
| Dumping of refuse | Awareness programs should be conducted | BOSEPA LGA (Community Health Officers), NGOs | Uncertain |
| Recreational activities | All recreational activities in and around the raw water source should be prohibited | Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Water Resources | 6 months |
| Seasonal variation | Alum dosage should be increased in the treatment process during hot season and use chemicals such as copper sulphate to control algae | Water treatment plant management | Immediately |
| Pre-liming pump breakdown | Brand new, latest and strong pump should be provided | Water treatment plant management | 1 year |
| Aeration process ineffective | Effective mechanical aerator should be provided | Water treatment plant management | 2 years |
| Alum pumps break down | Latest strong alum pump should be installed | Water treatment plant management | 1 year |
| Corrosion and algal blooms in sedimentation tanks | Always maintain a balanced pH in the treatment systems, use copper sulphate to control algae and regular cleaning of the tank | Water treatment plant management and operators | Immediately |
| Frequent Back washing pump failure | Latest backwashing machine should be installed | Water treatment plant management and operators | 1 year |
| filter beds exceeded life span | filter beds should be changed completely | Water treatment plant management and operators | Immediately |
| Corrosion and algal blooms in Filtration tanks | Always maintain a balanced pH in the treatment systems, use copper sulphate to control algae | Water treatment plant management and operators | Immediately |
| Leakages in backwashing machine through gasket | Leakages should be controlled, by sealing the joint | Water treatment plant management and operators | Immediately |
| Chlorine dosing pump break down | Latest chlorine pump should be installed | Water treatment plant management and operators | 6 months |
| Post-liming pump break down | Latest post liming pump should be installed | Water treatment plant management and operators | 1 year |
| Heavy sludge in Contact tank | Should be evacuated completely | Water treatment plant management and operators | 2 months |
| Excessive sludge in Underground reservoir | Should be evacuated completely | Water treatment plant management and operators | 2 months |
| Leakages at Pumping station | All leakage point should be repaired | Water treatment plant management and operators | 3 months |
| Lack of communication between plant operators and consumers | Communication system between plant operators and consumers should be enhanced (through area office) | Water treatment plant management | Uncertain |