Water access

These maps show the general access to water i.e. locations, amounts, frequency, counts of those served, access methods (walking, driving, delivery). Where possible these should be broken down by age and gender. It is also important to consider indicators that will show change/improvement over time.

Strategic or operational?

Operational.

Basemap, baseline or situational?

Baseline and situational.

When might it be produced?

As early as possible, after assessments and updated throughout.

Intended audience

WASH cluster, water engineers/specialists, logistics cluster.

Influence on humanitarian decisions

Provides the water context for response, as well as identifying the evolving needs, gaps and associated resource and logistic requirements.

Methods

A series of updated thematic maps with an indication of improvements and/ or the erosion of situation. Consider using JMP service ladder categories and colours.

Data

• Locations

• Amounts

• Frequency

• Counts of those served (disaggregated)

• Access methods i.e. walking, driving, delivery