Percentage of primary schools with access to potable water

Share of public primary schools with a drinking water facility or water delivery point that is designed to protect water from external contamination, particularly of fecalorigin. Examples of potable drinking water facilities include pipe-borne water, protected wells, boreholes, protected spring water and rainwater. Access to potable wateris important for ensuring hygienic practices within schools and reducing the spread of certain diseases which may affect pupils’ well-being or educational performance.Data available for African countries only.