Literal question
2.8. What is the main source of domestic water supply for the household?
[] Public, piped into dwelling
[] Public, piped into yard
[] Private, piped into dwelling
[] Private catchment, not piped
[] Public standpipe
[] Public catchment
[] Spring or river
[] Other
[] Not stated
Interviewer instructions
5.29 Question 2.8 Water Supply
You are required to indicate here the main source of domestic water supply for the household. This means that in those cases where the household members obtain water from more than one source you must determine from the respondent which is the main source and record this one only.
In general, give precedence to the source for cooking and drinking over the source for bathing, washing and other uses.
Public - refers to a water supply established and maintained by the government or a government related agency.
Public, Piped into Dwelling: - This refers to water from a public source which is carried by pipes into the dwelling.
Public, Piped into Yard - This applies to cases when the householder's water is from a public source and is piped into the yard only.
Private, Piped into Dwelling: - This applies when the main source of domestic water is not a public one and it is piped into dwelling. Examples of private sources are a private well or tank.
Private Catchment, Not Piped - This applies if the water supply is from a non-public catchment and is not piped into the dwelling.
Public Standpipe - This relates to a public standpipe, usually located along roads or other public thoroughfares.
Public Catchment - This is applicable if the main sources of water for domestic use is supplied from a public tank or other catchment and is not piped into the premises. In those cases the water is probably obtained by going to the tank.
Other - Include here all other main sources of water supply, e.g. river, pond spring, etc.
