Census 2001 - IPUMS Subset
South Africa, 2001
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Reference ID
ZAF_2001_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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Statistics South Africa, IPUMS
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- ZAF2001_PHC-H-H.dat
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Acess to water (ZA2001A_WATACC)
Data file: ZAF2001_PHC-H-H.dat
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Decimal:
0
Start:
210
End:
211
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<svar a="all" v="ZA01A026 ZA01A027">H-26a. Source of water<br /><div class="i1">_ What is this household's main source of water for domestic use? Write only one code in the box.<br />1 = Regional/local water scheme (operated by a Water Service Authority or Provider)<br />2 = Borehole<br />3 = Spring<br />4 = Rain-water tank<br />5 = Dam / pool / stagnant water<br />6 = River/stream<br />7 = Water vendor<br />8 = Other (specify) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _</div><br /></svar>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 01 | Piped water (tap) inside dwelling |
| 02 | Piped water (tap) inside yard |
| 03 | Piped water on community stand: distance less than 200m |
| 04 | Piped water on community stand: distance greater than 200m |
| 05 | Borehole |
| 06 | Spring |
| 07 | Rainwater tank |
| 08 | Dam/pool/stagnant water |
| 09 | River/stream |
| 10 | Water vendor |
| 11 | Other |
| 99 | 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 a="all" v="ZA01A025 ZA01A027"><span class="em">Question H-26-- Piped water </span><br /><br /><span class="em">"In which way does this household obtain PIPED WATER for domestic use?"</span><br /><br />Please write only one answer.<br /><br />First ask whether the household has piped water or not. If not, write 1. If they have access to piped water, read out the other categories for the respondent to choose from. Notice that this question includes water piped locally e.g. from a nearby stream or a private borehole. In other words, it focuses on <span class="em">convenience</span>.<br /><br />The question is asking about water used for household needs, not water used for gardens or cattle.<br /></svar></p>
<p><svar a="ZA01A026" v="ZA01A026 ZA01A027"><span class="em">Question H-26a -- Source of water</span><br /><br /><span class="em">"What is this household's MAIN source of WATER for domestic use?"</span><br /><br />Please indicate only <span class="em">one</span> alternative.<br /><br />Households who have piped water do not necessarily know where the water comes from. In most cases piped water comes from regional or local water schemes (1), boreholes (2) or springs (3). If the piped water is from a regional or local scheme, this takes precedence, and the respondent should not answer e.g. dam even if the scheme uses a dam. The reason is that this question is interested in the <span class="em">quality</span> of people's water (rather than convenience), and it is assumed that water from a scheme is of good quality. People who do not have access to water from a scheme should indicate one of the other sources -- this assumes they carry water or have local pipework only.<br /><br />If the respondent is not sure about the source of piped water, ask if they pay the municipality or service provider for water; if "Yes" mark 1. Note however that some people do receive a certain amount of water free from the municipality, so this is not a foolproof way of knowing.<br /><br />If the answer is alternative 8 ("Other"), specify beneath the box.<br /></svar>
<p><svar a="ZA01A026" v="ZA01A026 ZA01A027"><span class="em">Question H-26a -- Source of water</span><br /><br /><span class="em">"What is this household's MAIN source of WATER for domestic use?"</span><br /><br />Please indicate only <span class="em">one</span> alternative.<br /><br />Households who have piped water do not necessarily know where the water comes from. In most cases piped water comes from regional or local water schemes (1), boreholes (2) or springs (3). If the piped water is from a regional or local scheme, this takes precedence, and the respondent should not answer e.g. dam even if the scheme uses a dam. The reason is that this question is interested in the <span class="em">quality</span> of people's water (rather than convenience), and it is assumed that water from a scheme is of good quality. People who do not have access to water from a scheme should indicate one of the other sources -- this assumes they carry water or have local pipework only.<br /><br />If the respondent is not sure about the source of piped water, ask if they pay the municipality or service provider for water; if "Yes" mark 1. Note however that some people do receive a certain amount of water free from the municipality, so this is not a foolproof way of knowing.<br /><br />If the answer is alternative 8 ("Other"), specify beneath the box.<br /></svar>
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the type of access to water.
Universe
South Africa 2001: Non-homeless households [discrepancies: none]
concept
Concept
| var_concept.title | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Utilities Variables -- HOUSEHOLD | IPUMS |