Characteristics of Nira AF-85 handpumps tested (n = 124)
| Characteristics . | N (%) . |
|---|---|
| Geology | |
| Coral limestone | 108 (87%) |
| Volcanic | 16 (13%) |
| Sanitation facility | |
| <30 m away | 28 (23%) |
| >30 m away | 96 (77%) |
| Animal pen | |
| <30 m away | 8 (6%) |
| >30 m away | 116 (94%) |
| Base plate | |
| Intact | 85 (69%) |
| Damaged | 39 (31%) |
| Sleeve bearing | |
| Intact | 69 (56%) |
| Missing | 55 (44%) |
| Spout | |
| Intact | 80 (65%) |
| Damaged | 44 (35%) |
| Minimum apron coverage | |
| <35 cm | 61 (49%) |
| ≥35 cm | 63 (51%) |
| Elevation | |
| <15 m | 42 (34%) |
| ≥15 m | 82 (66%) |
| Well type | |
| Borehole | 120 (97%) |
| Shallow well | 4 (3%) |
| Rainfall in previous 24 h | |
| Yes | 11 (9%) |
| No | 113 (91%) |
| Characteristics . | N (%) . |
|---|---|
| Geology | |
| Coral limestone | 108 (87%) |
| Volcanic | 16 (13%) |
| Sanitation facility | |
| <30 m away | 28 (23%) |
| >30 m away | 96 (77%) |
| Animal pen | |
| <30 m away | 8 (6%) |
| >30 m away | 116 (94%) |
| Base plate | |
| Intact | 85 (69%) |
| Damaged | 39 (31%) |
| Sleeve bearing | |
| Intact | 69 (56%) |
| Missing | 55 (44%) |
| Spout | |
| Intact | 80 (65%) |
| Damaged | 44 (35%) |
| Minimum apron coverage | |
| <35 cm | 61 (49%) |
| ≥35 cm | 63 (51%) |
| Elevation | |
| <15 m | 42 (34%) |
| ≥15 m | 82 (66%) |
| Well type | |
| Borehole | 120 (97%) |
| Shallow well | 4 (3%) |
| Rainfall in previous 24 h | |
| Yes | 11 (9%) |
| No | 113 (91%) |