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
Operating and Maintaining Aqua Privies
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
An aqua privy is an underground watertight vault filled with water that receives excreta and wash water from a drop-pipe, allows solids to settle to the bottom, and discharges effluent to a soakage pit. Maintaining a aqua privy involves keeping the liquid level at the flow line, cleaning the slab...Read more
Maintaining 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
Published:
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
Operating a Solid Waste Collection System
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to operate and maintain three types of solid waste collection systems.Read more
Designing Roof Catchments
Published:
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
Simple Methods of Washwater Disposal
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes three simple methods of wash water disposal: sump, soakage pit, and soakage trench.Read more
Designing Basic Household Water Treatment Systems
Published:
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
Published:
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
Designing Slabs for Privies
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a slab and arrive at specific end-products. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more
Simple Methods of Excreta Disposal
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes five simple methods of excreta disposal: pit privy, pit privy with improvements, aqua privy, compost toilet, and bucket latrine.Read more
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