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
Designing a Landfill
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a landfill and arrive at the essential end-products. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more
Methods of Storing Water
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Technical note provides direction for safe methods of storing water including: household cisterns and storage facilities, ground level and elevated storage facilities.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
Published:
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
Planning a Water Treatment System
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical not discusses the basic factors which must be considered when planning a water treatment system and the choice of a treatment process or mix of processes that best meets the needs of the community.Read more
Water for the World: Methods of Controlling Schistosomiasis
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note gives a brief description of schistosomiasis and discusses methods that should be taken to control its spread. Both environmental and chemical measures for controlling schistosomiasis are mentioned.Read more
Overview of Water and Sanitation System Development
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
A large percentage of people in rural areas of the developing world do not have access to safe and convenient water supplies for drinking, personal hygiene and domestic purposes. Even fewer people have adequate waste disposal facilities.Read more
Designing Aqua Privies
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design an aqua privy and arrive at three end products: (1) a location map, (2) design drawings of the aqua privy, and (3) a detailed materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more
Designing Compost Toilets
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a compost toilet and arrive at three end products: (1) a location map, (2) design drawings of the compost toilet, and (3) a construction materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more
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