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
Unsafe Water More Common in Communities of Color
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July 2, 2021In this video, Elizabeth Martinez, of Lideres Campesinas—and a resident of Kern County, California—talks about the fears and challenges of living in a county with a long history of violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. Michele Roberts of Environmental Justice Health Alliance and NRDC’s Kristi...Read more
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United StatesWater Quality Surveillance and Response
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July 13, 2021The EPA Water Security Division has developed a program that provides information, case studies and a framework utilities can use to develop a Water Quality Surveillance and Response System (SRS). An SRS can help improve a utility's ability to monitor source water and distribution system water...Read more
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United StatesWhat Can Communities Do About Lead in Drinking Water?
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July 13, 2021An estimated 6 million leaded service lines(link is external) deliver drinking water to households across the United States, and when these lines leach lead into drinking water, it poses a serious public health problem. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, states and cities are working to issue...Read more
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United StatesCapacity-Building Support for the Sustainable Development of the Hydropower Sector in Lao PDR
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July 13, 2021Lao PDR is in the midst of an economic transformation that comes with great development opportunities but also presents important challenges. Primary among these challenges is the sustainability of hydropower development for the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) power market. Independent power...Read more
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LaosDrinking Water and Source Water Research
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July 21, 2021This web page provides an overview of USGS's work in drinking water and source water research. It includes publications, data and tools, maps, and related USGS research. Reliable drinking water is vital for the health and safety of all Americans. The USGS works with drinking water facilities...Read more
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United StatesIndustrial Water Use
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July 21, 2021Industrial withdrawals provide water for such purposes as fabricating, processing, washing, diluting, cooling, or transporting a product; incorporating water into a product; or for sanitation needs within the manufacturing facility. Some industries that use large amounts of water produce such...Read more
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United StatesLivestock Water Use
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July 21, 2021Livestock water use is water associated with livestock watering, feedlots, dairy operations, and other on-farm needs. Livestock includes dairy cows and heifers, beef cattle and calves, sheep and lambs, goats, hogs and pigs, horses, and poultry. Other livestock water uses include cooling of...Read more
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United StatesDomestic Water Use
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July 21, 2021This web page provides an overview of USGS's research about domestic water use. It includes related research and a collection of data and tools. Domestic water use includes indoor and outdoor uses at residences, and includes uses such as drinking, food preparation, bathing, washing clothes and...Read more
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United StatesRecreational Water Quality
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July 21, 2021This web page provides an overview of USGS's research about recreational water quality. It includes related research, publications, news, and a collection of data and tools. The water quality of a nearby lake, a watershed, or along the coast can be enhanced only by collecting good information...Read more
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United StatesGroundwater/Surface-Water Interaction
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July 21, 2021USGS Integrated Watershed Studies seek to better understand and quantify the exchanges at the surface water/groundwater interface. This understanding is used to forecast how the chemical quality of water will change in response to changes in climate, land use, or management practices. Integrated...Read more
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