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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Water Quality and Storage Resources
FY13 WASH Annual Report: Uganda
Published:
January 1, 2014World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Uganda from October 2012 through September 2013.Read more
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Sub-Saharan AfricaWhere Most Needed: FY13 WASH Annual Report
Published:
July 1, 2014World Vision
This annual report, covering the period of October 2012-September 2013, summarizes annual WASH work done in 10 countries prioritized for funding by World Vision United States.Read more
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GlobalWhere Most Needed: FY14 WASH Semi-Annual Report
Published:
July 1, 2014World Vision
This semi-annual report covers WASH work funded by World Vision United States through its For Every Child Campaign, October 2013 through March 2014. Read more
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GlobalAfrica WASH and Disabilities Study: Zambia Report
Published:
January 1, 1970World Vision
From November 10-16, Ray Norman (Director of the Africa WASH and Disabilities Study (AWDS)) and Nathaniel Kamban (Project Manager of the AWDS) travelled to Monze, Zambia to conduct a WASH and Disability workshop for World Vision WASH staff from Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo,...Read more
Human Costs of Nitrate-contaminated Drinking Water in the San Joaquin Valley
Published:
March 1, 2011Pacific Institute
This research finds that nitrate contamination of groundwater has wide-reaching effects on California's health, economic vitality, and environmental well being, disproportionately affecting low-income households and Spanish-speaking residents.Read more
Program Brief: Water Quality Program
Published:
May 1, 2013U.S. National Park Service
This program brief on the U.S. National Park Service's Water Quality Program includes background, highlights and accomplishments, and status and future of the program. This resource could be useful to any individual or organization looking to establish or revamp a current water quality program...Read more
Water Questions and Answers
Published:
March 17, 2014U.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Department of the Interior
A part of the USGS Water Science School, this page provides a series of questions and answers surrounding water. Topics include Water at Home, Water Use, Measuring Water, Water Chemistry and Quality, and the Water Around Us.Read more
A Primer on Water Quality
Published:
March 1, 2001U.S. Geological Survey
This USGS factsheet provides information on water quality, including which natural processes affect it, reasons for water quality guidelines and standards, and which substances naturally appear in water.Read more
Clean Water is Not Holy Water: Complexity of Restoring Water Quality in the Pashupati-Aryaghat Segment of the Upper Bagmati River Basin, Nepal
Published:
August 1, 2010iDE
Water in the Pashupati-Aryaghat segment of the upper Bagmati River Basin in Kathmandu valley, the capital city of Nepal, is excessively polluted. The water quality problem is complex, because of the multitude of involved stakeholders, who have different perceptions on the nature of the problem and...Read more
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South East AsiaApplications of Groundwater Geochemistry
National Groundwater Association
This two-day course will provide you with the knowledge you need to evaluate contaminant migration and design remediation systems based upon the geochemical parameters of your site.Read more
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