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
Fresh Water from the Sun: Family-Sized Solar Still Technology; a Review and Analysis
Published:
January 1, 1978U.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
Appropriate Methods of Treating Water and Wastewater in Developing Countries
Published:
January 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
This volume concerns the proper site-specific selection of appropriate technology for water treatment and waste disposal systems in cities and towns of LDC's. Many water projects have not worked when direct technology transfers have resulted in the selection of treatment processes too...Read more
Evaluation of Rural Water Supply Project Using the Coconut Fiber/Burnt Rice Husks Filter (Frankel Filter) in the Bicol River Basin, Philippines
Published:
April 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of a six month monitoring program by the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) covering the operation of three pilot coconut fiber/burnt rice husks filters (known as the Frankel Filter Project) in the barrios of Balagbag, Milaor; San Francisco (Bawa),...Read more
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PhilippinesEast Asia and PacificContributions to a Mail Survey on Practical Solutions in Drinking Water Supply and Wastes Disposal for Developing Countries
Published:
February 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
THIS MAIL SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE COLLECTION OF FIELD EXPERIENCE AND UNPUBLISHED DATA WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS IN DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND WASTES DISPOSAL IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. A NEED WAS FELT FOR A COMPILATION OF INFORMATION OF ALTERNATIVE...Read more
Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Cape Verde and the United States of America for Potable Water Supply-Mindelo
Published:
January 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
The project, which is further described in Annex 1, consists of the renovation of an existing desalination plant in order to provide, at a reduced per unit operating cost, a reliable supply of potable water to the city of Mindelo on Sao Vicente Island. The project will also make available technical...Read more
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Cabo VerdeSub-Saharan AfricaLower Cost Methods of Water and Waste Treatment in Less Developed Countries; Final Report
Published:
January 1, 1977U.S. Agency for International Development
Past efforts at assisting less developed countries to develop low-cost water and sewage treatment methods have not been too successful. The technology transfers have usually been incompatible with in-country resources of manpower and materials. In 1973, aid. sponsored a three-year project at the...Read more
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programs in Tunisia
Published:
January 1, 1976U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is a consultant's review, analysis, and recommendations regarding Tunisian rural water supply and sanitation programs. The report evaluates and approves the appropriateness of the technology used in these projects.Read more
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TunisiaMiddle East and North AfricaRural Water Supply in Developing Countries
Published:
November 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
IN REACHING SOLUTIONS FOR THE PLAN AND DESIGN OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR RURAL AREAS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, PREFERENCE MUST BE GIVEN TO SYSTEMS WHICH TRY TO USE LOCALLY AVAILABLE LABOR AND MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS AND TREATMENT METHODS WITH FEW AND EASILY RENEWABLE ACCESSORIES AND SELF-...Read more
Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries; Report on Donor Agency Activities
Published:
November 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
Rural water supply and sanitation activities in developing countries are summarized here from reviews of internal documents at the Agency for International Development and other international agencies as well as from personal interviews with over fifty professionals both in and outside of AID. The...Read more
Treatment Methods for Water Supplies in Rural Areas of Developing Countries
Published:
October 1, 1975U.S. Agency for International Development
Supplying safe water to rural areas of developing countries demands an awareness of more than treatment methods. Although water sources, treatment methods, and a discussion of transport and distribution make up most of this report, it emphasizes other concerns to ensure the safety of drinking water...Read more
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