Literal question
Only for occupied dwellings [applies to questions 3 to 7]
6. What is the origin of the water that is used in this housing unit?
1. Public water reserve/system ____
2. Well or waterwheel ____
3. River, stream, spring, etc. ____
4. Other, specify ____
Interviewer instructions
6. What is the source of the water used by the dwelling?
This refers to the origin of the water consumed by the dwelling. It can be from:
a) a public network
b) a well or water wheel [noria]
c) a river, runoff, a brook, etc.
d) other sources, in which case you should specify. For example, in certain parts of the country water is distributed by trucks or hauled in by animals.
If it is provided by more than one source, write down the one most used.
[The above directions refer to a picture of question 6 in this section of the enumeration form.]