Water Point Quality: Free Residual Chlorine Levels at Source

This indicator measures free residual chlorine directly at the water point i.e. the point of distribution For this indicator, a ""water point"" is defined as a specific location which is available to the public to collect water for drinking, cooking, and hygiene (regardless of the source of water and regardless of the method of extraction). This may include public tapstands, boreholes/tubewells, dug wells, and protected springs

The presence of FRC indicates that:
1. a sufficient amount of chlorine was added to the water to inactivate most of the pathogens that cause diarrheal disease; and
2. Some extended protection is provided (relative to the quantity of FRC) to prevent recontamination during transport home and storage of water in the household.
Method: census of all water points developed, repaired, or rehabilitated by the project. Partner staff must be trained and proficient to collect and analyse samples for FRC.
Calculation: the percent is derived by dividing the number of water points developed, repaired, or rehabilitated with FRC ≥ 0.2 mg/L by the total number of water points developed, repaired, or rehabilitated. Both numerator and denominator are reported as well as the percent.
Numerator: number of water points developed, repaired, or rehabilitated with FRC ≥ 0.2 mg/L
Denominator: number of water points developed, repaired, or rehabilitated