Codes and Frequencies
| Code | Label |
vietn
1999
|
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Running water | 101,290 |
| 2 | Rain water | 38,605 |
| 3 | Other hygienic water | 288,418 |
| 4 | Other | 105,310 |
| 8 | Not reported | 186 |
| 9 | NIU (not in universe) | 330 |
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Description
This variable indicates the main water source of the dwelling.
Universe
- Vietnam 1999: Households with a house to live in
Availability
- Vietnam: 1999
Questionnaire Text
8. What (main) drinking water source is your household using?
A hygienic well should ensure: no color, no smell, no taste and far away from pollution source at least 7 meters.
[] 1 Running water
[] 2 Raining water
[] 3 Other source having filter system or hygienic well
[] 4 Other water source
[] 2 Raining water
[] 3 Other source having filter system or hygienic well
[] 4 Other water source
Question 8: What is the main source of water for your household?
The main source of water is the principle water source the household uses the most during the year for eating and drinking. It does not take in account where that source came from, nor whether it belongs to the household or to someone else. Based on the answer, the investigator will circle one of "1", "2", "3" or "4".
Note: For water sources with "filtering system or wells that guarantee hygiene" ("3"), only count the sources that meet the following requirements:
Water is colorless, odorless, and has no strange taste
The water source must be at least seven meters from contaminated areas (cattle barns, toilets, cemeteries, etc.)
The water source must be at least seven meters from contaminated areas (cattle barns, toilets, cemeteries, etc.)
If the household uses many different water sources, then verify that the main water source has the highest volume of usage.