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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Technical Recommendations for Wastewater Treatment Demonstration (Pilot) Plants for Lebanon
Published:
March 25, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
An Environmental Sanitation Project has been undertaken jointly by the Lebanese government's Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDI), the Lebanese Ministry of Health (MOH) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) with financial assistance from U.S. AID for building two (2)...Read more
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Lebanon, Middle East and North AfricaTreatment of the East Ghor Canal Water for Amman, Jordan
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March 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
Detailing the process of water quality testing and the results obtained for the East Ghor canal in Amman, Jordan.Read more
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Jordan, Middle East and North AfricaTriocide: Questions and Answers
Published:
November 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
The safety and effectiveness of the disinfectant Triocide for use in water treatment systems is examined. Interviews and a literature review were used to draw the following major conclusions: (1) Triocide seems to be safe, simple, and effective in the short term, with distinct operational...Read more
Water Treatment Equipment Testing Related to Barangay Water Program
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April 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
Two teams of investigators sought sites in the Philippine Islands where selected water-disinfection devices could be installed for evaluation. Selection criteria were based on the need for disinfection, technical, political, and logistical considerations. It is concluded that the specific...Read more
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Philippines, East Asia and PacificWholesome and Palatable Drinking Water: a Background Paper on Water Quality Aspects of Water Supply: Appendices
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July 31, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
To provide background material for A.I.D.'s participation in the World Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, a panel of experts has prepared a two-volume report (text and appendices) on water quality -- defined in terms of wholesomeness and palatability -- and its role in developing rural water...Read more
Wholesome and Palatable Drinking Water: a Background Paper on Water Quality Aspects of Water Supply
Published:
July 31, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, a panel of experts prepared a two-volume report (text and appendices) on water quality -- defined in terms of wholesomeness and palatability -- and its role in devising rural water supply (RWS) programs in developing countries. Discussed in turn are the...Read more
Water Supply and Sanitation for the Decade (1980-1990): a Panel Report
Published:
July 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
With the advent of the International Drinking Water and Sanitation Decade and the increased activities in prospect, A.I.D. as the principal U.S. Agency involved in worldwide water and sanitation activities, should have a more definitive statement of policy. To provide a scientific basis for such a...Read more
Socio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Preliminary Report
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July 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Describes the progress made on socioeconomic study to analyze and control the incidence of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by snails. The project seeks to help decision makers safeguard against the increased danger of schistosomiasis caused by large-scale water projects. In this...Read more
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Tanzania, Sub-Saharan AfricaSocio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Results of Cost-Effective Analysis
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January 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Compares the cost-effectiveness of three strategies for controlling the incidence of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by snails. The analysis was prepared from data obtained in a socioeconomic study of schistosomiasis conducted by A.I.D. in Tanzania, and utilizes the transmission...Read more
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Tanzania, Sub-Saharan AfricaFresh Water from the Sun: Family-Sized Solar Still Technology; a Review and Analysis
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January 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Reports on the technical, practical, and economic aspects of solar distillation, with emphasis on family-sized solar stills. Report is intended to assist those working in LDC's in making decisions on use of solar distillation technology. The modern history of research in solar distillation is...Read more
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