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

Maintaining Safe Water Supply and Sanitation: Student Text

Published: 
January 1, 1980
U.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: 
LesothoSub-Saharan Africa

Wholesome and Palatable Drinking Water: a Background Paper on Water Quality Aspects of Water Supply: Appendices

Published: 
July 31, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
To provide background material for A.I.D.'s participation in the World Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, a panel of experts has prepared a two-volume report (text and appendices) on water quality -- defined in terms of wholesomeness and palatability -- and its role in developing rural water...Read more

Wholesome and Palatable Drinking Water: a Background Paper on Water Quality Aspects of Water Supply

Published: 
July 31, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
Water Supply and Sanitation Decade, a panel of experts prepared a two-volume report (text and appendices) on water quality -- defined in terms of wholesomeness and palatability -- and its role in devising rural water supply (RWS) programs in developing countries. Discussed in turn are the...Read more

Water Supply and Sanitation for the Decade (1980-1990): a Panel Report

Published: 
July 1, 1979
U.S. Agency for International Development
With the advent of the International Drinking Water and Sanitation Decade and the increased activities in prospect, A.I.D. as the principal U.S. Agency involved in worldwide water and sanitation activities, should have a more definitive statement of policy. To provide a scientific basis for such a...Read more

Water Quality Evaluation -- Swaziland Rural Water Supplies: O.D.M. Baseline Study

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
A water quality evaluation of Swaziland rural water supplies. This present study arose from the findings of a previous study which took place during the dry season. It was suggested that the water quality determined, both chemical and bacteriological could be different from that observed during the...Read more
Regional focus: 
SwazilandSub-Saharan Africa

Potable Water: Results of AID Workshop

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.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
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Socio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Preliminary Report

Published: 
July 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Describes the progress made on socioeconomic study to analyze and control the incidence of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by snails. The project seeks to help decision makers safeguard against the increased danger of schistosomiasis caused by large-scale water projects. In this...Read more
Regional focus: 
TanzaniaSub-Saharan Africa

Socio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Results of Cost-Effective Analysis

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Compares the cost-effectiveness of three strategies for controlling the incidence of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by snails. The analysis was prepared from data obtained in a socioeconomic study of schistosomiasis conducted by A.I.D. in Tanzania, and utilizes the transmission...Read more
Regional focus: 
TanzaniaSub-Saharan Africa

Socio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Final Report

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Presents results of an inquiry into the effects of water projects on the transmission schistosomiasis. a parasitic disease, involving both human and snail hosts. The report describes the study's final stage, in which a previously developed schistosomiasis transmission model was tested using...Read more
Regional focus: 
TanzaniaSub-Saharan Africa

Fresh Water from the Sun: Family-Sized Solar Still Technology; a Review and Analysis

Published: 
January 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
Reports on the technical, practical, and economic aspects of solar distillation, with emphasis on family-sized solar stills. Report is intended to assist those working in LDC's in making decisions on use of solar distillation technology. The modern history of research in solar distillation is...Read more

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