This dataset comprises household-level survey data collected across Malawi between 2018 and 2023 as part of a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) monitoring initiative. The data captures detailed information on household water access, sanitation facilities, hygiene practices, and environmental conditions. It includes geolocation data (latitude, longitude, altitude), survey timestamps, and various indicators such as the availability of handwashing facilities, type of toilet used, and waste treatment methods. This dataset is instrumental for assessing progress in WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) outcomes and guiding evidence-based interventions in underserved communities.
Format
A tibble with 23112 rows and 27 variables
- date_submitted
The date when the survey was submitted.
- latitude
Latitude coordinate of the survey location.
- longitude
Longitude coordinate of the survey location.
- water_point_identification_method
Method used to identify the water point.
- traditional_authority
Traditional authority area where the survey was conducted.
- district
District where the survey was conducted.
- water_source_type
Type of water source used (e.g., borehole, spring, piped).
- water_source_location
Location of the water source relative to the dwelling.
- water_collection_time_mins
Time in minutes to go there, get water, and come back.
- time_not_known
Indicates if water collection time is not known.
- water_insufficiency_30days
Whether there was insufficient water in the last 30 days.
- water_insufficiency_30days_not_known
Indicates if water insufficiency information is not known.
- water_quality_tested
Whether water quality was tested.
- bacteriological_test_done_at_location
Location where bacteriological test was performed.
- parameters_tested_methods
Parameters tested and methods used for water quality testing.
- chemical_quality_tested
Whether chemical quality was tested.
- arsenic_tested_water
Results of arsenic testing in water.
- fluoride_tested_water
Results of fluoride testing in water.
- toilet_facility_type
Type of toilet facility household members usually use.
- toilet_facility_shared
Indicates if the toilet facility is shared with other households.
- waste_removed
Whether human waste from this facility is removed periodically.
- waste_treated
Indicates if the removed waste is treated.
- waste_disposal
Method used to dispose of or treat human waste.
- handwash_available
Whether a handwashing facility is available and its location.
- handwashing_water_presence
Whether water was observed at the handwashing facility.
- handwashing_soap_presence
Whether soap or detergent was observed at the handwashing facility.
- handwashing_supplies_available
Whether the household currently has handwashing supplies available.