% · UNICEF
Safely managed drinking water
Percentage of population using a drinking water source that is on premises, available when needed, and free of contamination.
Methodology & source
How this is measured.
Definition
Percentage of population using a drinking water source that is on premises, available when needed, and free of contamination.
Calculation
WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene.
Primary source
Update frequency
Annual
Caveats
Definition is stricter than the older "improved water source" indicator — historical comparisons should use JMP service-ladder rungs consistently.
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