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This paper examines the introduction of piped water during the colonial period and how people resisted it. Water is an important basic necessity of life that is crucial to any society's socio-economic development. Adequate provision of water serves as a basic prerequisite for industrial development. Some of the major sources of water included wells, dams, rainfall/rainwater, and rivers. In addition to the private wells inside the houses, some popular public wells were located in various parts of the city. This paper is using extant literature and oral information to explore the history of the transformation of water supply in Kano. Findings of the study highlight that water supplied had contributed to the economic and social development of Kano. Some of the major impact of the piped water supply include industrialization and urbanization, reducing the prevalence of water-borne diseases, and provision of employment.