Measure whether the tap actually runs

The problem

Household connection figures count pipes, not water. A connection that supplies water twice a week is counted the same as one that runs daily.

Why it matters

Unreliable supply forces households to buy water, and the burden of collection falls disproportionately on women and girls.

Proposed solution

A citizen-reported supply reliability record: hours of supply per week, by locality, alongside the official connection figure.

How it would be implemented

Structured weekly reports from residents in covered localities, published with the report count.

Risks, and what we would do about them