| Author(s) |
Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) |
| Date |
2013-04-07 |
| Country |
Palestine |
| Language |
English |
| Contributor(s) |
Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) |
| Publisher(s) |
Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS) |
| Description |
This survey is based on a household sample survey, which was conducted during the period from 23/08/2003 until 02/10/2003. It provides basic statistics on various aspects of environment, including water, solid waste, wastewater, noise, and air pollution. A special questionnaire was designed in accordance with United Nation standards and recommendations in the field of environment statistics adapted to the Palestinian conditions. The questionnaire covered the following items:
1. Sources of water supply in houses.
2. Household solid waste disposal, its components, and its approximate quantity.
3. Wastewater disposal and the existence and use of cesspits in houses.
4. Air pollution in the area of the house by smell, dust and smoke.
5. Exposure to noise. |
| Table of contents |
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
1. Introduction
2. Concepts and Definitions
3. Main Findings
3.1 Water
3.1.1 Water Sources
3.1.2 Household Water Quality
3.1.3 Availability of Domestic Wells
3.2 Solid Waste
3.2.1 Disposal of Solid Waste
3.2.2 Quantity of Solid Waste Produced Daily
3.2.3 Components of Solid Waste
3.3 Wastewater
3.3.1 Wastewater Disposal Method
3.3.2 Availability of Cesspits
3.4 Exposure to Noise
3.5 Air Pollution
3.5.1 Exposure to Smells
3.5.2 Exposure to Dust
3.5.3 Exposure to Smoke
4. Methodology
4.1 Questionnaire
4.2 Sample and Frame
4.2.1 Target Population
4.2.2 Sampling Frame
4.2.3 Sample Design
4.4 Fieldwork
4.4.1 Training Fieldworkers
4.4.2 Data Collection
4.5 Data Processing
5. Data Quality
References
Tables |
| Download |
http://www.pcbs.gov.ps/Downloads/book1016.pdf |
