openwashdata/floodresponsemw

This dataset contains Water Point Assessments from the USAID Flood Response in Malawi (2019–2020) # Water Point Assessments – USAID Flood Response (Malawi, 2019–2020) This dataset contains detailed field-level information on the status and functionality of rural water points across Malawi, collected as part of the USAID Flood Response initiative between 2019 and 2020. The data was gathered using the mWater mobile data collection platform, enabling standardized, GPS-tagged assessments directly from field locations. Each record in the dataset represents a single visit to a water point, capturing both quantitative measurements and qualitative observations. The dataset includes links to photographs, physical infrastructure status, microbiological testing results and site-level comments by enumerators. **Key variables include:** - Location and identity of the water point (GPS coordinates, site name) - User estimates (number of people served) - Flood impact indicators (evidence of submersion or erosion) - Pump and structural functionality (operational status, repair needs) - Water quality data (e.g., turbidity, arsenic, nitrate, temperature) - Microbial contamination indicators and associated health risk categories **Use Cases of the Data** This dataset serves as a critical tool for stakeholders involved in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), disaster recovery, and infrastructure management. It supports: - Emergency response planning – identifying flood-affected and non-functional water points - Infrastructure rehabilitation – prioritizing repair of pumps, boreholes, and civil works - Water quality monitoring – detecting contamination risks due to floods or poor maintenance - Health risk assessments – classifying water points based on microbial and chemical testing - WASH program design – guiding resource allocation for future interventions - Research and policy analysis – evaluating resilience and vulnerability of rural water systems **Primary Users of the Dataset** 1. Government agencies (e.g., Malawi Ministry of Water and Sanitation) 2. Donor o …