Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Field Manual for Water Quality Sampling
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July 1, 1996The National Institutes for Water Resources
The overriding objective of this manual is to provide consistent field sampling protocols for the numerous agencies and individuals who require water quality information. However, it is not intended to replace any sampling plan. The Spanish-language version of this manual also is available to help...Read more
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United States, North AmericaBenin Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project: Mid-Term Evaluation
Published:
February 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
Mid-term evaluation of a project to improve Benin's rural water/sanitation system through well and latrine construction, the creation of village self-management committees, and related education campaigns. The project is a joint effort among USAID/B, the Government of Benin (GOB), UNICEF, and...Read more
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Benin, Sub-Saharan AfricaEvaluation of the Environmental Component of the Community-Based Integrated Health and Nutrition Project in Guatemala
Published:
February 1, 1989U.S. Agency for International Development
With the Project Assistance Completion Date (PACD) of the Environmental Sanitation Component of the Integrated Health and Nutrition System Project coming up at the end of 1988, a team from the Water and Sanitation for Health (WASH) Project evaluated the program for the USAID Mission in Guatemala...Read more
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Guatemala, Latin America and the CaribbeanEvaluation of Operation and Maintenance Interventions: Cairo Sewerage I Project
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November 1, 1988U.S. Agency for International Development
Evaluates project to improve Cairo's wastewater system through rehabilitation of the primary collection system, training of operation and maintenance staff, and development of expansion plans. Ex post external evaluation covers the period through 11/88. The project improved Cairo's...Read more
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Egypt, Arab Rep., Middle East and North AfricaComments on Mandara Mountain Project
Published:
February 1, 1979U.S. Agency for International Development
This resource provides a counter to the Mandara Mountain Project. Reasons cited are that it could cause health risks, social instability, and economic failure.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaPotable Water: Results of AID Workshop
Published:
December 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Successful rural water supply projects should be planned within the framework of a national or regional plan or program. The mere existence of a plan with objectives and goals, however, is not by itself sufficient to give a reasonable prospect of success. It will also depend on who makes the plan...Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaMicrobes Increasingly Viewed as Water Quality Threat
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Many U.S. citizens believe that thanks to our advanced technology and enlightened public policy we can consume without risk the food and water that are readily available to most of us, as citizens of a rich and privileged country. Some of those who subscribe to this buoyant and comforting attitude...Read more
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United States, North AmericaAnalytical Methods for Drinking Water Compliance Monitoring
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This website lists all of the methods that are currently approved by U.S. EPA for the analysis of drinking water samples. Each document focuses on the methods that are applicable to a specific monitoring requirement.Read more
Water Quality Interpretation Tool
Colorado State University
An online tool for well owners to interpret their laboratory sampling tests for drinking, livestock and irrigation water quality.Read more
Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center
Colorado State University
Connects people with nature by facilitating educational, inclusive and safe experiences in the natural environment and to advance the field of environmental education through sound research and practice.Read more
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