Using the results of the survey, the needs of the locations have been classified using the WHO Joint Monitoring classification.
| JMP Water Ladder | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Safely Managed | Drinking water from and improved water source that is located on premises, available when needed and free from faecal and priority chemical contamination. | |
| Basic | Drinking water from and improved source, provided collection time is not more than 30 minutes for a round trip including queuing. | |
Limited | Drinking water from and improved source for which collection time exceeds 30 minutes for a round trip including queuing. | |
| Unimproved | Drinking water from and unprotected dug well or unprotected spring. | |
| Surface water | Drinking water directly from a river, dam, lake pond stream, canal or irrigation canal |