Waste Management
According to WHO, poor waste disposal practices are responsible for a significant proportion of the world's infectious disease burden. In many areas, municipal sewage is often mixed with industrial waste and in some regions very little wastewater receives treatment before it is discharged into the environment. Resources available in this sub-theme include assessment reports of wastewater treatment plants, national strategies for sewage disposal, among other resources that support sustainable waste management.
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Waste Management Resources
Project Definition Reports: EIA [environmental impact assessment] Project Paper Technical Assistance for the Water and Sanitation District Project
Published:
August 1, 1995U.S. Agency for International Development
The St. Anne Parish suffers from poor environmental management, lack of water and sewerage services to critical areas, and lack of sufficient resources to adequately maintain the infrastructure. These problems threaten public health, diminish water supplies and adversely impact water quality. This...Read more
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