Literal question
[Questions A2-9 were asked of living quarters built or converted for living.]
A6. What is the source of drinking water?
[] 1 Piped water inside living quarters
[] 2 Piped water outside living quarters
[] 3 Well
[] 4 Others (including river, drain, canal) (Specify) ____
Interviewer instructions
Question A6
[Question A6 from the enumeration form is not presented here.]
Purpose
This question is to find out the source of drinking water normally used by the HH members of the LQ.
Definition
For category "piped water", it refers to PVC or metal pipes which have a tap.
Remember that it also includes all types of piped water either from public supply or a private tank or channeled through a motor attached to the pipe. It can be categorized into two types:
(i) Piped water inside the living quarters (Code 1)
(ii) Piped water outside the living quarters (Code 2)
Category "Others" includes rain water, river water, canal, drain, etc.
How to ask the question
Ask question as stated in the questionnaire.
You can also obtain the answer by observation.
How to record the answer
Mark "X" in the relevant code box.
If more than one source of water supply is used, record only the principal/main category.
To ascertain whether the piped water is inside/outside the LQ, you need to ask the respondent or observe where the main tap is located.
If code 4 is marked, write on the dotted line the type of water supply for drinking.
