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The document outlines a survey investigating water quality and shortages in Hammanskraal, consisting of multiple sections that gather general information, perceptions of water quality, health impacts, causes of water issues, coping strategies, and opinions on water services. Respondents are asked about their access to running water, experiences with water shortages, and their views on the safety and cleanliness of tap water. The survey aims to collect data for research purposes to address the local water pollution problem.

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Questionnaire

The document outlines a survey investigating water quality and shortages in Hammanskraal, consisting of multiple sections that gather general information, perceptions of water quality, health impacts, causes of water issues, coping strategies, and opinions on water services. Respondents are asked about their access to running water, experiences with water shortages, and their views on the safety and cleanliness of tap water. The survey aims to collect data for research purposes to address the local water pollution problem.

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Investigation into Water

Quality and Water Short-


ages in Hammanskraal
Instructions:
Please answer the following questions honestly. Your
responses will be used for research purposes only.

Section A: General Information


1. Do you have access to running water in your household?
☐ Yes
☐ No
2. How often do you experience water shortages?
☐ Daily
☐ Weekly
☐ Rarely
☐ Never

Section B: Water Quality


3. How would you describe your tap water?
☐ Clean
☐ Dirty
☐ Sometimes dirty
4. What problems have you noticed? (Tick all that apply)
☐ Bad smell
☐ Brown/green colour
☐ Visible dirt/particles
☐ No problems
5. Do you think the water is safe to drink?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Not sure

Section C: Health Impacts


6. Have you or anyone in your household become sick after
using the water?
☐ Yes
☐ No
7. If yes, what illness was experienced?

Section D: Causes of the Problem


8. What do you think is the main cause of poor water
quality?
☐ Sewage pollution
☐ Poor municipal services
☐ River pollution (e.g. Apies River)
☐ Other: __________________

Section E: Coping Strategies

9. What do you do when there is no water?


☐ Buy water
☐ Use borehole
☐ Collect from neighbours
☐ Other: __________________
[Link] you treat your water before drinking it?
☐ Yes
☐ No

Section F: Opinions
[Link] you aware of the water pollution problem in
Hammanskraal?
☐ Yes
☐ No
[Link] satisfied are you with water services?
☐ Very satisfied
☐ Satisfied
☐ Unsatisfied
☐ Very unsatisfied
[Link] do you think should be done to improve the
situation?

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