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
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.]
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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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.