WSG 1.1.2 Schools and/or health care facilities with access to drinking water

Measures the number of schools and health care facilities that have gained access to at least basic drinking water services[1] within the reporting period, defined as improved water sources that are accessible on premises, available when needed, and free from contamination.

Improved drinking water sources are those that have the potential to deliver safe water by nature of their design and construction, and include: piped water, boreholes or tubewells, protected dug wells, protected springs, rainwater, and packaged or delivered water.

[1] Some areas may be used the terminology “sources” instead of “services,” however, these are not the same.  The JMP framework defines “sources” and “services” as follows:

• Sources refer to the physical infrastructure or natural supply points where water is obtained, such as piped water, boreholes, protected wells or springs, and rainwater collection systems. These are categorized as improved sources due to their design and potential to deliver safe water.

• Services describe the level of access, availability, and quality provided by these sources. For a population to be counted as using a basic drinking water service, they must meet the following criteria:

  • Use water from an improved source.

  • Be able to access it within a total collection time of 30 minutes (including queuing).

For example, an improved source like a protected well does not automatically equate to a basic service unless it is accessible within the defined time frame. This distinction ensures that our indicator captures not only the availability of infrastructure but also the level of service experienced by the population.

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• School/ Health Care facilities

Schools and health care facilities in the project area that have gained access to improved water supply services by Helvetas or Helvetas supported (implementing) partners.

Institutions reached indirectly through for instance technical assistance to governments resulting in expanded access to water should NOT be reported under this indicator.

Bill of quantities, report from school or Health Care facilities. Project data on implementation plan and achievements.

Data should be collected continuously throughout the project, whenever water service provisions are completed.

There should be continuous monitoring of activities and outputs. The following methods can be used to verify water service quality and sustainability:

Institutional Records: Data from school and healthcare registers on water access.

Field Visits: Regular visits to assess the functionality and usage of water points.

Surveys and Interviews: Periodic collection of feedback from school and healthcare staff on water access and management.

USAID:

HL.8.1-4 Number of health facilities and schools gaining access to basic drinking water services as a result of USG assistance

• WFC 1.1 Proportion of households that are more water secure after gaining access to (at least) basic water supply service (Household Water Insecurity Experiences Scale)

• WFC 1.2 Proportion of population using (at least) basic drinking water services

• WFC 1.3 Proportion of population using (at least) basic sanitation services

• WFC 1.4 Proportion of population using hand-washing facility with soap and water

• HUM 007 Number of people who have gained equitable and affordable access to a sufficient quantity of safe water to meet their drinking and domestic needs

• WSG 1.1.1 Number of people who have gained access to (at least) basic drinking water services

• WSG 1.1.3 Number of improved water supply systems constructed/rehabilitated

• WSG 1.1.4 Number of people who have gained access to (at least) basic sanitation services

• WSG 1.1.5 Number of schools and health care facilities that have gained access to (at least) basic sanitation services

• WSG 1.1.6 (a) /(b) Number of people reached with (a) sanitation and hygiene promotion activities, including (b) menstrual health and hygiene

• WSG 1.1.7 Number of civil society, public or private actors supported to increase capacities for WASH service delivery

• WSG 1.1.9 Number of initiatives established or supported to strengthen policies, laws, rules, institutions, strategies, plans, and/or budgets for more integrated natural resources governance