Analysis of Perceived Water Quality in Cusibamba and Totora, Peru
Description
This study uses a survey-based approach to study the perception of water quality and sanitation habits in Cusibamba and Totora, Peru. The survey covered important aspects such as how the water tastes, looks, smells, where it comes from, how it is purified (boiled or chlorinated), and if the respondent is satisfied with their water. Participants reported that the water is of good quality overall and usually available (although scarcity may be an issue). They also reported good hygiene practices overall, and that they boil the water prior to using it for cooking, cleaning, or drinking. Educational information about ensuring water quality and sanitation would have been distributed in addition to in-person lessons on how to purify water if the COVID pandemic did not occur. These activities could not have been performed without risk to the communities and risk to those traveling to Peru.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2022-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Writer, Carl
- Thesis director: Lynch, John
- Thesis director: Huerta, Mark
- Committee member: Cuya-Gavilano, Lorena
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): School of Human Evolution & Social Change
- Contributor (ctb): School of International Letters and Cultures
- Contributor (ctb): School of Life Sciences