openwashdata/handpumpstatusdata

This dataset contains detailed field survey records of borehole and handpump functionality verification exercises conducted in Chiradzulu District, Malawi in February 2020 # Handpump Functionality Verification Survey - Chiradzulu, Malawi 2020 This dataset contains detailed field survey records of borehole and handpump functionality verification exercises conducted in Chiradzulu District, Malawi in February 2020. Data was collected by BASEflow using the mWater mobile data collection platform. Each record represents a single site visit to a water point, capturing GPS coordinates, technical assessments, water availability, environmental conditions, and maintenance history. The dataset includes: - Identification & Location – Visit date, water point name/type, latitude, and longitude. - Institutional Factors – Availability of government staff, committee permission for inspection. - Functionality & Condition – Operational status, water availability, flow rate measurements, strokes to discharge, and mechanical condition. - Environmental Hazards – Presence of latrines, cemeteries, waste, rivers, lakes, flood-prone areas, and difficult terrain within 50m. - Repair & Maintenance History – Borehole age, manufacturer, installation details, prior repairs, spare parts required, and operational feel. - Documentation – Photographs of the water point and repair parts. **Purpose** The dataset supports rural water supply monitoring, maintenance planning, and public health risk assessments, contributing to efforts to improve sustainability and reliability of community water points. **Potential Users** This dataset can be valuable to: 1. **Local Governments** – For planning maintenance schedules and allocating resources to priority water points. 2. **NGOs & Development Partners** – For designing interventions to improve rural water supply sustainability. 3. **Researchers & Public Health Experts** – For studying the impact of infrastructure condition on water access and health outcomes. 4. **Donors & Funding Agencies** – For monitoring the effectiveness of investments in water infrastructure. 5. **Community-Based Organizations* …