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.

Infrastructure Development Resources

Drilling Fundamentals for Hydrogeologists

National Groundwater Association
This one-day course is designed to acquaint - or reacquaint - you with various drilling methods, well design , concepts, design calculations, troubleshooting techniques. In addition to the nuts and bolts, health and safety considerations will be addressed, as well as building rapport with other...Read more

Managing a Flowing Water Well (2-20-2010; references updated 9-16-2010)

Publication date:
January 1, 1970
National Groundwater Association
The BSP for managing a flowing well contains information on the following: -Why some wells flow and resulting implications -Unexpected artesian flowing well conditions -Identifying artesian flowing well conditions -Construction in areas of artesian flow -Construction in a confined aquifer -...Read more

Residential Well Cleaning (2-18-2015)

Publication date:
January 1, 1970
National 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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