• AKORTSU, WISE
• ANGMOR, CEPHAS TEYE
• ANNAN EBENEZER
• AKORTSU, WISDOM

A major challenge facing all countries, particularly those in sub-Sahara Africa is how to manage the urbanization process and its attendant negative externality, especially in the issue of swift change of land cover over and above that caused by prompt population growth. Also, one of the daily natural needs of all mammals (and therefore human beings) is the need for the discharge act (which is the discharge of fecal matter and urine), just as they need to eat and drink. This study examines the performance of public toilet facilities in Wa Municipality, located in Ghana’s Upper West Region. Using a quantitative descriptive approach, data were collected from managers, caretakers, and users across ten selected public toilet sites. The research assessed facility conditions, user satisfaction, maintenance practices, and the role of local authorities in sanitation management. Findings reveal that while routine maintenance is common, structural improvements are rare due to limited resources. Issues such as poor hygiene, dislodgement delays, and occasional conflicts between users and caretakers were also identified. Despite infrastructural challenges, most users expressed satisfaction with caretaker behavior. The study underscores the need for improved management strategies, increased investment in sanitation infrastructure, and more inclusive planning to ensure equitable access. It recommends stronger collaboration between local authorities and facility operators, regular inspections, and community engagement to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of public sanitation services in Wa.

Public sanitation, public places of convenience, urban hygiene, performance, Ghana

"Performance of Public Places of Convenience in the Wa Municipality.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no.d359-d366, December-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512347.pdf

"Performance of Public Places of Convenience in the Wa Municipality.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 12, page no. ppd359-d366, December-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2512347.pdf