Sustainability
According to Global Water Challenge, sustainability is one of the most pressing issues facing the WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) sector today. More than 30 percent of WASH projects fail after two to five years. Resources available to help address this challenge include guidance on operations and maintenance approaches, tools to estimate long-term costs, and other resources to support sustainability.
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Sustainability Resources
Maintaining Safe Water Supply and Sanitation: Student Text
Published:
January 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
Unhygienic conditions, such as improper excreta disposal and unsafe water supply, which are common conditions in many of our rural communities, lead to increased illness of the residents and can lead to death, particularly for children. Poor personal hygiene habits also lead to increased illness...Read more
Regional focus:
Lesotho, Sub-Saharan AfricaWASH and Freshwater Conservation in Sub Saharan Africa
Published:
July 31, 2014Millennium Water Alliance, Conservation International, Winrock International
This webinar explores the question of integrating WASH and freshwater conservation with case studies from Tanzania.Read more
Regional focus:
Sub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.