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Table 2 Primary sources of water for various household activities in Ogale (n = 100)a

From: Petroleum contaminated water and health symptoms: a cross-sectional pilot study in a rural Nigerian community

 

Primary water source (n)

Household activity

Borehole

Sachetb

Emergencyc

Cooking

81

0

16

Drinking

66

14

15

Brushing teeth

80

1

16

Bathing

83

0

15

Washing food

83

0

16

Washing dishes

83

0

15

Washing clothes

83

0

14

Cleaning house

83

0

14

  1. aWater sources with n < 5 (dugout well, monopump, bottled water and other) were excluded
  2. bSachet water is defined as water packed in plastic bags, commonly sold in outdoor markets
  3. cEmergency water is defined as water supplied by the government to Ogale participants as requested by UNEP