Productivity and Efficiency
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, water efficiency is the smart use of our water resources through water-saving technologies and simple steps. Using water efficiently will help ensure reliable water supplies today and for future generations. Topics addressed in this theme provide insights, lessons, and guidance on how diverse stakeholders are working to improve water management and reduce water use.
Productivity and Efficiency Resources
Guidelines for Gravity-Fed Drip Irrigation on Slopes in Myanmar
iDE
This guide from Proximity Design (formerly iDE Myanmar) outlines considerations for using low-pressure drip irrigation kits on stepp and gentle slopes. While not as easy as installations on flat ground, it is still possible to use drip irrigation very effectively on crops grown on sloping land.Read more
Regional focus:
Myanmar, East Asia and PacificApplying Fertilizer With Drip Irrigation
iDE
This guide from Proximity Design (formerly iDE Myanmar) guides smallholder farmers in the process of applying fertilizer through drip irrigation systems.Read more
Regional focus:
Myanmar, East Asia and PacificA Practical Approach to Water Conservation for Commercial Industrial Facilities
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May 1, 2007Alliance for Water Efficiency
Industry and commerce use vast amounts of water, and in many parts of the world water is becoming a scarce commodity. This book is a "best practice" manual for water conservation for industrial and commercial users world-wide.It offers a practical account of the measures which can be...Read more
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
Environmental Geochemistry of Metals: Investigation and Remediation
National Groundwater Association
?This three-day short course provides practical information needed to effectively evaluate intrinsic remediation and chemical manipulation of sites contaminated with metals, nonmetals, and radionuclides, which may be found in the soil and groundwater at many mining, industrial, and u?tility sites...Read more
Can Real-Time Data Result in Energy Efficiency at Water Utilities?
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May 17, 2016This webinar explores the effect of real-time water data on water and energy efficency at utilities. Read more
Delivering Water and Food Security for the Bottom of the Pyramid
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February 4, 2015This webinar explores how the collaboration between various organizations can result in providing efficient irrigation systems to small holder farmers while improving livelihoods and building food security.Read more
Exploring Shared Value with FSG
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October 20, 2014The Coca-Cola Company
The U.S. Water Partnership and FSG Inc., with support from The Coca-Cola Company and Jain Irrigation, convened a webinar focused on shared value and feature case study examples from The Coca-Cola Company and Jain Irrigation.Read more
March 2014 USWP/CWC Joint Webinar
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April 1, 2014Columbia Water Center at the Earth Institute, Columbia University
Joint US Water Partnership and Columbia Water Center WebinarRead more
Does Water or Sanitation Access Really Matter?
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January 24, 2014Panel discussion explored the question of whether access to improved water and sanitation services results in the expected community health outcomes and how organizations are working to address this issue. Read more
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