Infrastructure Development
According to the UN, large numbers of people in developing countries still lack access to basic infrastructure services. Continued lack of access will constrain achievements of any development goals agreed for the post-2015 period. Resources available in this sub-theme include project summaries and successes of past infrastructure development projects, technical and field guidance on infrastructure development, and other resources that can help to develop effective WASH infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Development Resources
Water Well Systems for Fire Protection Services for Stand-Alone Housing Units of Four or Fewer (2-19-2014)
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
The fire protection BSP includes details on: -An introduction to fire protection methods -Design for a residential water well system with consideration of fire protection contingencies -Sprinkler systems -Tank storage -Variable speed drive motors and pump systems -Use of a well as a standing column...Read more
Groundwater Handbook
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
This book features 12 chapters on information covering common topics such as drilling, pipe and casing, hydraulics of water data, well design, irrigation, water quality, hydrogeology, and groundwater flow.Read more
Guidelines for the Construction of Vertical Closed Loop Wells for Ground Source Heat Pump Systems
Published:
January 1, 1970National Groundwater Association
This third edition was put together by an NGWA volunteer work group to provide updated information on the original Guidelines that was published by NGWA in 1997 and then updated again in 2009. The guidelines are written for loop well contractors, loop well design consultants, government officials,...Read more
2015 Nepal earthquakes Lessons from WaterAid’s response
Published:
April 20, 2016WaterAid
On 25 April and 12 May 2015, two huge earthquakes hit Nepal, killing 9,000 people, injuring 22,000, and depriving half a million families of their homes. WaterAid provided emergency water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) support to communities. Having our staff and projects affected so deeply and...Read more
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