The dataset captures water quality test results from various water points across Malawi, collected between 2017 and 2019
# Water Quality Laboratory Analysis and Reporting Dataset – Malawi (2017–2019)
The dataset captures water quality test results from various water
points across Malawi, collected between 2017 and 2019 using the mWater
platform. It includes metadata on sample collection events, site
geolocation, submission and approval timelines, and laboratory analysis
outcomes. The data reflects structured workflows for monitoring water
safety, supporting both operational decision-making and long-term water
quality management.
**Intended Users and Applications**
1. **Water Utilities and Service Providers:** To monitor the quality of
water from different sources, schedule maintenance or treatment, and
improve service delivery.
2. **Environmental Health Officers and District Councils:** To identify
unsafe water points, plan targeted inspections, and coordinate local
water safety interventions.
3. **WASH Program Implementers:** To assess baseline water quality
conditions, prioritize high-risk areas, and track the impact of
water safety programs.
4. **Academic Institutions and Research Bodies:** To analyze regional
and seasonal trends in water quality and contribute to the evidence
base for safe water practices in low-resource settings.
5. **Government Ministries**: To inform national water safety planning,
update regulations, and allocate resources based on real-world data.
6. **Development Agencies and International Donors**: To evaluate
program outcomes, justify investments, and align support with areas
of greatest water quality need.
## Installation
You can install the development version of boreholelabdata from
GitHub with:
``` r
# install.packages("devtools")
devtools::install_github("openwashdata/boreholelabdata")
```
``` r
## Run the following code in console if you don't have the packages
## install.packages(c("dplyr", "knitr", "readr", "stringr", "gt", "kableExtra"))
library(dplyr)
library(knitr)
library(readr)
library(stringr)
library(gt)
library(kabl …