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Water Service Level
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As defined by the United Nations (UN) is determined by measuring key indicators developed jointly with the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF that reflect the level of accessibility, safety and reliability of water services. Indicators include:...
Accessibility: Proportion of the population that has access to quality drinking water to meet their needs. This may include access to water from water supply systems, improved drinking water sources such as wells and wells protected from contamination, and other sources that meet drinking water quality standards.
Сonstancy: The proportion of time (hours of supply) during which water services are provided in settlements.
Adequacy: The level of coverage of water services, including the amount of water that is available per capita in different seasons.
Quality: The proportion of the population that uses safe water that meets certain quality standards, such as being free of bacteria, viruses, and chemical contaminants.
Measuring the level of water services against these indicators helps governments and organizations around the world develop strategies and programs to improve water services and improve the well-being and health of the population.
Accessibility
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This is an indicator that reflects the percentage of the population that has access to quality drinking water to meet their needs. This may include access to water from water supply systems, improved drinking water sources such as wells and wells protected from contamination, and other sources that meet drinking water quality standards....
In accordance with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the level of access to clean drinking water should be at least 90% of the population. It is also important to consider that access to drinking water is essential not only for drinking needs, but also for hygiene and sanitation, including handwashing and food preparation. Therefore, it is also important to provide access to water for these purposes
The level of access to clean drinking water is an important indicator for assessing the quality of life and the level of development in a country or region. Poor access to drinking water can lead to the spread of diseases associated with water pollution, as well as limit access to education and work.
Continuity of drinking water supply
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Duration of drinking water supply may vary depending on the level of water supply services. In total, four levels of duration of drinking water supply are distinguished:...
Constant supply. Drinking water enters the water supply system for at least 12 hours a day, 5 days a week. This level provides the most stable and reliable supply of drinking water, which can meet the needs of the population for drinking water at any time of the day or night.
Regular submission. Drinking water enters the water supply system for at least 12 hours a day, 4 days a week. This level provides a supply of water that can meet the needs of the population for drinking water.
Limited supply. In this case, drinking water enters the water supply system for 6-12 hours a day, at least 3 days a week. This level of availability may not be sufficient to meet the drinking water needs of the population.
Short-term supply - water is supplied less than 3 days per week or less than 6 hours per day. In this case, the population is forced to look for water in other sources, such as rivers, springs or wells. This can lead to an increase in the incidence of various infectious diseases associated with contaminated water.
Seasonality
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Water service coverage refers to how much water is available per person at different times of the year (summer or winter). This shows how the amount of available drinking water varies from season to season, given that people should typically consume about 80 liters of water per day, according to World Health Organization guidelines....
Quality
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The quality of drinking water is determined by how it is tested and how often it is tested in the water supply, as well as the availability of test results. For water to be of good quality, it must be tested within 12 months, and its quality must meet national standards....
Water that complies with safety standards means that the water meets safety standards for drinking and hygiene, and passes at least two tests per year - bacteriological and physico-chemical analyzes that meet the standards.
If the water quality partially complies with the standards, the tests are rarely taken, then this indicates that the water quality is not checked very often and only one test was performed, bacteriological and physico-chemical, which meets the standards. The water used meets minimum standards for drinking and hygiene.
If the quality of the water corresponds only partially, it means that only one test per year is carried out - bacteriological, which meets the standards. In this case, the water may contain some physical and chemical contaminants, but is still acceptable for consumption.
If the quality of the water is not up to standards, or a quality check has not been carried out for a year, then the water is not safe to drink and may contain bacteria, physical and chemical contaminants.