Data from the USAID Flood Response Rehabilitation and Chlorination Survey conducted in Mulanje, Malawi (2019–2020)
# USAID Flood Response Rehabilitation and Chlorination Survey
This dataset originates from the USAID Flood Response Rehabilitation and
Chlorination Survey, conducted between 2019 and 2020 in Mulanje
District, Malawi. The data was collected using the mWater mobile
platform by field teams working to assess, rehabilitate, and chlorinate
rural handpump-equipped water points affected by flooding.
The dataset includes detailed records on:
- Borehole component condition before and after rehabilitation
- Chlorination activities
- Community mobilization
- Environmental risks near water points
- Functionality status and water access metrics post-rehabilitation
Photos and GPS coordinates are embedded via cloud-linked URLs to provide
visual and spatial evidence of the rehabilitation process.
**Potential Use Cases**
1. WASH Program Monitoring and Evaluation
- Track the impact of rehabilitation efforts on water point
functionality.
- Monitor the effectiveness of chlorination in flood-prone regions.
2. Infrastructure Asset Management
- Identify components frequently requiring replacement.
- Schedule preventive maintenance and prioritize resources.
3. Disaster Response Planning
- Map flood-affected water infrastructure and assess repair timelines.
- Use historical damage and repair data to prepare for future climate
shocks.
4. Public Health Risk Assessment
- Analyze the relationship between water source integrity and
contamination risks (e.g., proximity to latrines or cemeteries).
5. Policy and Program Design
- Guide government and donor decisions on where and how to invest in
resilient rural water systems.
6. Training and Capacity Building
- Use the data and photos as case studies for training technicians or
water committees.
Potential Users of this data
1. Government agencies (e.g., Ministry of Water, District Water
Offices)
2. NGOs and implementing partners involved in WASH and emergency
response
3. Donor agencies such as USAID, to assess …