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
A Starting Guide for Campus Sustainability
Published:
January 1, 2009Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The concept of sustainability is getting popular in Northern American colleges and universities; however, its movement is still at the beginning phase. Currently, there is no definite answer of how an institution can reach sustainability in the most effective way. However, many colleges and...Read more
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United StatesAdapting Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems to Stormwater Management in an Informal Setting
Published:
January 1, 2011Worcester Polytechnic Institute
A major problem in the informal settlement of Monwabisi Park, Cape Town, is flooding caused by the low-lying topography and lack of stormwater management systems. Conducting a case study and working with local residents, we created a guidebook that analyzed the physical and social conditions...Read more
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South AfricaMaintaining Small Dams
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses what measures should be taken to maintain a dam effectively.Read more
Taking a Water Sample
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January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to take a proper water sample to test the water quality.Read more
Designing Roof Catchments
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January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses a roof catchment to take advantage of the maximum amount of rainfall available.Read more
Designing Basic Household Water Treatment Systems
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January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses the design of several simple household treatment methods useful for most water supplies.Read more
Conducting Sanitary Surveys to Determine Acceptable Surface Water Sources
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January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes factors and their importance in determining existing and potential sources of contamination of a water source.Read more
Methods of Water Treatment
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes basic treatment methods for individual household water supplies, simple community water systems, advanced community water systems, and water emergencies.Read more
Water for the World: Methods of Controlling Onchocerciasis
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January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses the chain of transmission and suggests several ways to combat the spread of disease. Generally, the most effective methods of control involve the use of chemicals.Read more
Water for the World: Methods of Controlling South American Trypanosomiasis
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses methods of controlling Chagas disease and offers suggestions concerning implementation of a control program. Control is possible through relatively simple preventive measures.Read more
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