Pollution and Water Quality
According to the United Nations, declining water quality has become a global issue of concern as human populations grow, industrial and agricultural activities expand, and climate change threatens to cause major alterations to the hydrological cycle. Resources available in this sub-theme include manuals describing water quality testing and treatment, reports and assessments of water quality from around the world, methods of maintaining water quality and managing pollution, and other resources that support enabling environments for effective water quality control.
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Field Report: Water and Wastewater Demonstration Projects for Small Urban Areas in Chile
Published:
June 1, 1992U.S. Agency for International Development
Chile's water resources have been extensively contaminated by municipal and industrial effluents. USAID is funding feasibility studies and providing loan guarantees for up to four demonstration projects to show how private initiatives can solve the water quality problems of such communities...Read more
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ChileLatin America and the CaribbeanDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.