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

Amendment Number 2 to the Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Cape Verde and the United States of America for Desalination and Power (Sal Island)

Published: 
February 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project is a four-year planning, construction, installation and training effort. The principal focus is on providing 50 liters of water per day to up to 6,000 persons and 100 KWH of electrical energy per month to 1,100 households. To this end, the project proposes to finance: (a) the purchase...Read more
Regional focus: 
Cabo VerdeSub-Saharan Africa

Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Cape Verde and the United States of America for Irrigation Investigations and Training (Tarrafal Region)

Published: 
March 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project, which is further described in Annex 1, will consist of investigations of the availability and method of utilization of ground and surface water in the Tarrafal region of Sao Tiago Island, preliminary to establishing an expanded integrated irrigation system.Read more
Regional focus: 
Cabo VerdeSub-Saharan Africa

Nirobox™ Seawater Desalination for Coastal Resort

RWL Water
Case study on how RWL Water introduced containerized desalination in Costa Rica. Read more
Regional focus: 
Cabo VerdeSub-Saharan Africa

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