Term:
Main Source of Water
Definition:
1. Public Water Network: A network of pipes for the purpose of providing clean water to households. 2. Collection Water Wells: Wells that are dug in the ground for the purpose of collecting rain water. 3. Springs: Water that is discharged from the ground at an intersection point between the topographic surface and the groundwater table; it could be permanent or seasonal, and it is considered as one of the natural resources for irrigation. 4. Water Tanks: Using water from vehicles that distribute and transfer water. 5. Others: If the source of water was not mentioned above.
Domain:
Population
Source:
UNSTAT: Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses; Series M No. 67/Rev.2