Factors considered in distribution of tap water to residential areas

THE STAR INFOGRAPHICS

Due to inadequate water supply, Water and Sewerage Service Providers (WSSPs) employ various strategies to ensure fair distribution of water to all residential areas.

Infrastructure and maintenance was cited by 22.9 per cent of WSSPs as a factor in water distribution.

Other factors cited that were considered were: Population density and rationing programme -20.8 per cent, customer service and billing-16.7 per cent and availability of water at 8.3 per cent.