Water Quality and Storage
According to the Centers for Disease Control, because contaminated water is a major cause of illness and death, water quality is a determining factor in human poverty, education, and economic opportunities. Unfortunately, worldwide water quality is declining, threatening the health of ecosystems and humans worldwide. Safe water storage is also integral to ensuring water quality. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidance on maintenance for water tank storage, country water quality assessments, among other resources that support WASH storage and water quality.
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Clean Water is Not Holy Water: Complexity of Restoring Water Quality in the Pashupati-Aryaghat Segment of the Upper Bagmati River Basin, Nepal
Published:
August 1, 2010iDE
Water in the Pashupati-Aryaghat segment of the upper Bagmati River Basin in Kathmandu valley, the capital city of Nepal, is excessively polluted. The water quality problem is complex, because of the multitude of involved stakeholders, who have different perceptions on the nature of the problem and...Read more
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