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 Bucket Latrines
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a bucket latrine and arrive at these end products: (1) a location map, (2) design drawings of the bucket latrine, (3) a construction materials list, and (4) an operation materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more
Designing Sumps, Soakage Pits and Soakage Trenches
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design sumps, soakage pits, and soakage trenches and how to produce three end products: (1) a location map, (2) technical drawings of the disposal system, and (3) a construction materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more
Designing a Composting System
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a composting system and arrive at the essential end-products. A composting system is a means of turning garbage, animal manure, other organic wastes, and, in some cases, excreta into compost. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design...Read more
Overview of Sanitation
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note on sanitation are divided into three series: (1) Simple Excreta and Wash water Disposal, (2) Combined Excreta and Wash water Disposal, and (3) Solid Waste Disposal. Within each series, the technical notes are organized according to methods, planning, design, construction,...Read more
Constructing Pits for Privies
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes each step in constructing a pit for privies. The pit beneath a privy receives and holds excreta. The pit prevents contamination of groundwater and the spread of disease by keeping the excreta away from humans, animals, and insects. Read the entire technical note before...Read more
Water for the World: Planning Disease Control Programs
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January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Document provides 8 steps to comprising a comprehensive disease control program. Each step is intended to assure that all relevant problems and possibilities are considered in the development, implementation and evaluation of a program or project. The steps are essential for mobilizing community...Read more
Maintaining Water Storage Tanks
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
The maintenance of water storage tanks is necessary to ensure the quality of the water stored. Maintenance of tanks basically involves two important procedures: prevention of contamination, and cleaning the tank periodically to ensure that water is fresh. This technical note describes the...Read more
Designing a Ground Level Storage Tank
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
Technical note provides guidance on designing a ground level storage tank. Under suitable circumstances, ground level storage tanks may be used to deliver water to users by gravity flow. Storage tanks are a very important part of a water system because they ensure that adequate quantities of water...Read more
Planning Solid Waste Management Systems
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses planning and implementation of eight key activities in planning solid waste management systems including: (1) recognizing the problem, (2) organizing community support and setting objectives, (3) collecting data, (4) formulating alternatives, (5) selecting methods, (6...Read more
Operating and Maintaining a Composting System
Published:
January 1, 1982U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to operate and maintain a composting system. A composting system is a means of turning garbage, animal manure, other organic wastes, and, in some cases, excreta into compost. Operating a composting system involves preparing the organic materials, piling the...Read more
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