This dataset contains results from the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Household-Level Survey for WASH conducted by BASEFlow Malawi between 2018 and 2023, using the mWater platform.
# washmalawi: WASH Household Level Survey Data 2018 - 2023
This dataset contains results from the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG) Household-Level Survey for WASH conducted by BASEFlow Malawi
between 2018 and 2023, using the mWater platform. The data provides
detailed, household-level insights into access to water, sanitation,
hygiene, and environmental conditions across different communities in
Malawi.
Each row represents a completed household survey and includes:
- Survey metadata: submission date, consent, GPS location
- Water point information: type, method of collection, region, location
accuracy, altitude
- Water quality indicators: microbial tests, confidence levels,
associated health risks
- Sanitation: toilet type, waste removal and treatment methods
- Hygiene: handwashing facility availability, presence of water and soap
- Other socio-environmental factors: including responses to structured
and open-ended questions
**🔍 Use Cases**
This dataset is suitable for a range of applications, including:
1. WASH Program Monitoring & Evaluation Evaluate household access to
clean water and sanitation services over time and across regions.
2. Public Health Research Identify environmental and behavioral factors
contributing to hygiene-related illnesses.
3. Geospatial Analysis Map infrastructure such as boreholes and
sanitation facilities to analyze regional disparities.
4. Evidence-Based Planning & Advocacy Support national and local
policymakers in achieving SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All.
5. Education and Capacity Building Use in training programs and
university courses on data-driven development, environmental health,
or digital health systems.
6. Data Science and ML Train models to predict risk patterns or
infrastructure needs based on survey indicators.
## Installation
You can install the development version of washmalawi from
GitHub with:
``` r
# install.packages("devtools")
devtools::install_github("openwashdata/washm …