Nationala Censuses 2007: 11th Population Census and 6th Housing Census - IPUMS Subset
Peru, 2007
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PER_2007_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Source of water in the dwelling (PE2007A_WATSRC)
Data file: PER2007_PHC-H-H.dat
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
194
End:
194
Width:
1
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<svar a="all" v="PE07A040">4. How is the dwelling supplied with water? (Read each option and circle only one number)<br /><div class="i1">[] 1 Public network within the dwelling (potable water)<br />[] 2 Public network outside the dwelling but within the building (potable water)<br />[] 3 Public tap (potable water)<br />[] 4 Water tanker or similar<br />[] 5 Well<br />[] 6 River, irrigation ditch, spring or similar<br />[] 7 Neighbor<br />[] 8 Other</div><br /><br /><div class="i1">If you circled any number between 4 and 8, go to question 6.</div><br /></svar>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | Public network within the dwelling (potable water) |
| 2 | Public network outside the dwelling but within the building (potable water) |
| 3 | Public tap (potable water) |
| 4 | Water tanker or similar |
| 5 | Well |
| 6 | River, irrigation ditch, spring or similar |
| 7 | Neighbor |
| 8 | Other |
| 9 | NIU (not in universe) |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Interviewer instructions
<svar v="PE07A036 PE07A037 PE07A038 PE07A039 PE07A040 PE07A041 PE07A042 PE07A043 PE07A044 PE07A045 PE07A046 PE07A047 PE07A048">Fill out the second section, "Dwelling Characteristics and Services," for the main dwelling <span class="em">only</span>.<br /></svar></p>
<p><svar a="all" v="PE07A040"><span class="em">Question 4: How is the dwelling supplied with water?</span><br />If you circle one of the options 4-8, go to question 6. Otherwise, go to question 5.<br />In option 8, "Other," take into account any type of supply not mentioned in the above options, such as rainwater, snow, etc.<br /><span class="pg">[p. 30]</span><br /><span class="ital">Reminders </span><br /><ul class="b1">
<li>If the dwelling is supplied with water through various means, record the one that is used the most.</li>
<li>If the dwelling is supplied with water from underground which accumulates in a well, enters the dwelling through piping, and is treated two to four times per year, circle option 1: "Public network within the dwelling (drinking water)." However, if the water is not treated, circle option number 5, "Well."</li>
<li>Water which comes from a river or spring, is not treated in any way, and enters a dwelling through piping which the residents have installed themselves, is not potable. In this case, circle option number 6, "River, irrigation ditch, spring, or similar."</li>
</ul><br /><span class="em">Water Supply</span>: This refers to the origin of the water used in the dwelling, and the way it is supplied to the household.<br /> [Each of the 8 categories below is accompanied by a drawing reproducing the written description.]<br /><div class="i1">1. <span class="ital">Public Network within the Dwelling (potable water)</span>. This is when the dwelling has its own connection to potable water within the dwelling.<br />2.<span class="ital"> Public Network outside the Dwelling but within the Building (potable water)</span>. This is when the connection to potable water is located in the courtyard, shared passageway or alley [<span class="lang">pasadizo de los callejones</span>], or lot around which shanties are situated [<span class="lang">corralón</span>],etc.<br />3. <span class="ital">Public Tap (potable water)</span>. 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.<br />4. <span class="ital">Water Tanker or Similar</span>. 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.</div><br /><span class="pg">[p. 31]</span><br /><div class="i1">5. <span class="ital">Well</span>. This is when the dwelling is supplied with water from underground, originating from a well which may be located inside or outside of the dwelling, regardless of how the water is stored and distributed inside the dwelling.<br />6. <span class="ital">River, irrigation ditch [<span class="lang">acequia</span>], spring or similar</span>. 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.<br />7. <span class="ital">Neighbor</span>. This is when the dwelling is supplied with water from the neighbor's public network, well, etc. It may be given or sold.<br />8. <span class="ital">Other</span>. This is when the water is supplied in a way other than what is listed above. Examples are rain, melted snow, etc.</div><br /></svar>
<p><svar a="all" v="PE07A040"><span class="em">Question 4: How is the dwelling supplied with water?</span><br />If you circle one of the options 4-8, go to question 6. Otherwise, go to question 5.<br />In option 8, "Other," take into account any type of supply not mentioned in the above options, such as rainwater, snow, etc.<br /><span class="pg">[p. 30]</span><br /><span class="ital">Reminders </span><br /><ul class="b1">
<li>If the dwelling is supplied with water through various means, record the one that is used the most.</li>
<li>If the dwelling is supplied with water from underground which accumulates in a well, enters the dwelling through piping, and is treated two to four times per year, circle option 1: "Public network within the dwelling (drinking water)." However, if the water is not treated, circle option number 5, "Well."</li>
<li>Water which comes from a river or spring, is not treated in any way, and enters a dwelling through piping which the residents have installed themselves, is not potable. In this case, circle option number 6, "River, irrigation ditch, spring, or similar."</li>
</ul><br /><span class="em">Water Supply</span>: This refers to the origin of the water used in the dwelling, and the way it is supplied to the household.<br /> [Each of the 8 categories below is accompanied by a drawing reproducing the written description.]<br /><div class="i1">1. <span class="ital">Public Network within the Dwelling (potable water)</span>. This is when the dwelling has its own connection to potable water within the dwelling.<br />2.<span class="ital"> Public Network outside the Dwelling but within the Building (potable water)</span>. This is when the connection to potable water is located in the courtyard, shared passageway or alley [<span class="lang">pasadizo de los callejones</span>], or lot around which shanties are situated [<span class="lang">corralón</span>],etc.<br />3. <span class="ital">Public Tap (potable water)</span>. 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.<br />4. <span class="ital">Water Tanker or Similar</span>. 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.</div><br /><span class="pg">[p. 31]</span><br /><div class="i1">5. <span class="ital">Well</span>. This is when the dwelling is supplied with water from underground, originating from a well which may be located inside or outside of the dwelling, regardless of how the water is stored and distributed inside the dwelling.<br />6. <span class="ital">River, irrigation ditch [<span class="lang">acequia</span>], spring or similar</span>. 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.<br />7. <span class="ital">Neighbor</span>. This is when the dwelling is supplied with water from the neighbor's public network, well, etc. It may be given or sold.<br />8. <span class="ital">Other</span>. This is when the water is supplied in a way other than what is listed above. Examples are rain, melted snow, etc.</div><br /></svar>
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the source of water in the dwelling.
Universe
Peru 2007: Private dwellings with people present [discrepancies: none]
concept
Concept
| var_concept.title | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Utilities Variables -- HOUSEHOLD | IPUMS |