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
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Hydrogen Sulfide in Residential Water Well Systems (8-21-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The hydrogen sulfide BSP covers: -Background on health and safety issues related to excessive levels of hydrogen sulfide -Guidance on geologic conditions and land use settings' effects on hydrogen sulfide concentrations -Well location and construction methodologies to minimize buildup of...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Iron and Manganese in Residential Water Well Systems (9-18-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The iron and manganese BSP provides: -Background on health effects related to excessive iron and manganese in drinking water -Guidance on geologic conditions and land use settings' effects on iron and manganese concentrations -Well location and construction methodologies related to reducing...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Microorganisms in Residential Water Well Systems (9-18-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The microorganisms BSP offers: -Background on health effects from excessive levels of microorganisms in groundwater -Guidance on geologic and land use settings' impact on concentrations of microorganisms -Well location and construction methodologies to reduce the occurance of undesired...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Nitrates in Residential Water Well Systems (9-18-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The nitrates BSP covers: -Health effects from exposure to excessive levels of nitrates -Guidance on how geologic and land use settings impact on nitrate concentrations -Well location and construction methodologies to reduce nitrates' presence in water wells -Water quality testing and treatment...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Perchlorate in Residential Water Well Systems (8-21-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The perchlorate BSP provides: -Background on health effects related to excessive perchlorate in drinking water -Guidance on geologic conditions and land use settings' effects on perchlorate concentrations -Well location and construction methodologies related to reducing perchlorate intrusion -...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Radon in Residential Water Well Systems (9-18-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
This BSP provides: -Background in health and safety effects from exposure to excessive radon levels -Geologic and land use settings' effects on radon concentrations -Well construction and siting methodologies to reduce the risk of radon intrusion -Sampling and treatment methods for residential...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Strontium in Residential Water Well Systems (9-18-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The strontium document offers: -Background on health effects related to excessive levels of strontium -Geologic conditions and land use settings' influence on strontium concentrations -Well location and construction methodologies related to reducing strontium occurrence -Water sampling methods...Read more
Reducing Problematic Concentrations of Uranium in Residential Water Well Systems (3-19-2014)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The uranium BSP offers: -Background on health effects related to excessive levels of uranium -Guidance on geologic conditions and land use settings' effects on uranium concentrations in groundwater -Well location and construction methodologies to reduce the concentration of uranium encountered...Read more
Residential Water Well Disinfection Following a Flood Event: Procedures for Water Well System Professionals (1-16-2013)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The BSP for residential water well disinfection following a flood event contains the following for water well system professionals: -General recommendations for emergency well disinfection of a drilled water well -Specific steps for disinfection, dependent on well configuration -Proper disinfection...Read more
Residential Well Cleaning (2-18-2015)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The well cleaning BSP includes information on: -Indicators to look for in determining if a well needs cleaning -How well owners can contribute to the well's longevity -Information for water well system professionals regarding natural geologic formations at the well site -Economics of well...Read more
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