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[Questions 6 to 26 were asked of persons who lived in occupied private dwelling and were present at the time of enumeration, per Questions 4 and 5.]


10. From where is water for drinking and cooking principally obtained?

[] 1 Piped system
[] 2 Public tank/faucet
[] 3 Delivery truck
[] 4 Well or water wheel with pump
[] 5 Well or water wheel without pump
[] 6 River/stream/spring
[] 7 Lake/lagoon/swamp
[] 8 Other

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Chapter C. Characteristics of dwellings with inhabitants who are present


Question 10. Where is drinking and cooking water principally obtained?

If the answer is that it comes from two sources, the person should be asked to describe the source of water that is used most. The corresponding answer is filled in and the next question is presented.

For example:

Mrs. Cruz: I have tap water but I also have a well in my patio.
Enumerator: But which of the two is used most for drinking and cooking?
Mrs. Cruz: From the tap.
The form is filled out in this way:

[The instructions refer to a graphic of the census form with appropriate ovals filled in.]