Water Quality and Storage

According to the Centers for Disease Control, because contaminated water is a major cause of illness and death, water quality is a determining factor in human poverty, education, and economic opportunities. Unfortunately, worldwide water quality is declining, threatening the health of ecosystems and humans worldwide. Safe water storage is also integral to ensuring water quality. Resources available in this sub-theme include guidance on maintenance for water tank storage, country water quality assessments, among other resources that support WASH storage and water quality.

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Water Quality and Storage Resources

Promoting Community Participation in Municipal Services: Potable Water Project in Matagalpa, Nicaragua

Published: 
July 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
In March 1991, the Municipality of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, reached an agreement with the national water authority to allow the municipality to assume administration of the municipal water system. This would be the nation's first experiment with decentralization of a utility service. Under the...Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Water Quality Assessment in Ecuador

Published: 
February 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
As part of A.I.D.'s response to the El Tor cholera epidemic which arrived in Ecuador in 1991, a multidisciplinary team from the Water and Sanitation for Health (WASH) Project conducted a cholera assessment of the country. The team reviewed conditions at both the national level and in three...Read more
Regional focus: 
EcuadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Belize: Increased Productivity through Better Health Project: Final Report of the Water Quality Lab Consultant, February 11-March 19, 1987

Published: 
January 1, 1987
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is organized into a brief discussion of activities and recommendations, with operational protocols governing testing procedures, sampling runs and other technical notes presented in the Appendices.Read more
Regional focus: 
BelizeLatin America and the Caribbean

XIII Central American Congress of AIDIS

Published: 
March 28, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Ten different models of filters were tested for efficiency of flow and purification of the water, simplicity of manufacture, availability of materials, cost and contribution to the use of local labor. Of the ten, two were found to meet all parameters.Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

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