Literal question
3.14 What is the main source of domestic water supply for the household?
[] 1 Public piped into dwelling
[] 2 Public piped into yard
[] 3 Private piped into dwelling
[] 4 Private catchment, not piped
[] 5 Public standpipe
[] 6 Public catchment
[] 7 Spring or river
[] 8 Other
[] 9 Not stated
Interviewer instructions
5.32 Question 3.14: 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 piped into dwelling: Public refers to a water supply established and maintained by the government or a government related agency, for example, the National Water Commission. Check this if the water supply is from this source and is carried by pipes into the dwelling. You are likely to encounter situations where pipes have been installed but because of a lack of water in the area the householders are forced to use another source. It is this other source which must be identified. Score this category only if water is received through pipes connected to the dwelling.
Public piped into yard: This applies to cases when the householder's water is from a public source and is carried by pipes into the yard only. You are likely to encounter situations where pipes have been installed but because of a lack of water in the area the householders are forced to use another source. It is this other source which must be identified. Score this category only if water is received through pipes connected 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 the dwelling. Examples of private sources are a private well or tank from which there are pipes which carry water into the dwelling.
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 source 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.
Spring/ river: This is applicable if the main source of domestic water is obtained from a spring or river.
Other: Include here all other sources of water supply. Where water is trucked to the area, score "Other". Score this also if water is received from neighbors on a regular basis.
Not stated: This is to be scored if the respondent fails to give a source of water supply.
