Literal question
4. How is the dwelling supplied with water? (Read each option and circle only one number)
[] 1 Public network within the dwelling (potable water)
[] 2 Public network outside the dwelling but within the building (potable water)
[] 3 Public tap (potable water)
[] 4 Water tanker or similar
[] 5 Well
[] 6 River, irrigation ditch, spring or similar
[] 7 Neighbor
[] 8 Other
If you circled any number between 4 and 8, go to question 6.
Interviewer instructions
Fill out the second section, "Dwelling Characteristics and Services," for the main dwelling only.
Question 4: How is the dwelling supplied with water?
If you circle one of the options 4-8, go to question 6. Otherwise, go to question 5.
In option 8, "Other," take into account any type of supply not mentioned in the above options, such as rainwater, snow, etc.
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Reminders
If the dwelling is supplied with water through various means, record the one that is used the most.
If the dwelling is supplied with water from underground which accumulates in a well, enters the dwelling through piping, and is treated two to four times per year, circle option 1: "Public network within the dwelling (drinking water)." However, if the water is not treated, circle option number 5, "Well."
Water which comes from a river or spring, is not treated in any way, and enters a dwelling through piping which the residents have installed themselves, is not potable. In this case, circle option number 6, "River, irrigation ditch, spring, or similar."
Water Supply: This refers to the origin of the water used in the dwelling, and the way it is supplied to the household.
[Each of the 8 categories below is accompanied by a drawing reproducing the written description.]
1. Public Network within the Dwelling (potable water). This is when the dwelling has its own connection to potable water within the dwelling.
2. Public Network outside the Dwelling but within the Building (potable water). This is when the connection to potable water is located in the courtyard, shared passageway or alley [pasadizo de los callejones], or lot around which shanties are situated [corralón],etc.
3. Public Tap (potable water). This is when the dwelling gets its drinking water from a tap or basin located in the street or other public place, regardless of how the water is stored and distributed inside the dwelling.
4. Water Tanker or Similar. This is when the dwelling gets its water from a tanker truck or water-seller's cart, etc. regardless of how the water is stored and distributed inside the dwelling.
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5. Well. This is when the dwelling is supplied with water from underground, originating from a well which may be located inside or outside of the dwelling, regardless of how the water is stored and distributed inside the dwelling.
6. River, irrigation ditch [acequia], spring or similar. This is when the dwelling is supplied with water originating from a river, irrigation ditch, spring, lake, etc., regardless of how it is stored and distributed within the dwelling.
7. Neighbor. This is when the dwelling is supplied with water from the neighbor's public network, well, etc. It may be given or sold.
8. Other. This is when the water is supplied in a way other than what is listed above. Examples are rain, melted snow, etc.
