Interviewer instructions
8. Water Supply
There are 7 possible answers for this question; put an 'x' in the appropriate box.
a) Running Water in the Dwelling: This means all water supplied to the interior of the main building. If there is a water supply both inside and outside the house, only mark:
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b) Running Water in the Courtyard/Yard: This means all water supplied to the house goes only to the exterior of the main building (i.e., to outbuildings or to the courtyard).
c) Well in the Courtyard: A well is a deep hole dug into the ground from which to draw water. It is often lined with brick or stone.
d) Public Tap/Fountain: These are constructions
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designed for the flow and distribution of water. They are generally built by the government especially in areas where there is no running water in most of the dwellings.
e) Spring or River: Included in this category is any building which is supplied with water form a well or river.
f) Supplied through Purchase: Include in this category all dwellings whose inhabitants purchase their water. In some neighborhoods there are people whose job it is to sell water.
g) Other: Include in this category any dwelling which cannot be included in one of the groups listed above, and specify the way in which the household gets its water.
