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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Socio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Preliminary Report
Published:
July 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Describes the progress made on socioeconomic study to analyze and control the incidence of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by snails. The project seeks to help decision makers safeguard against the increased danger of schistosomiasis caused by large-scale water projects. In this...Read more
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TanzaniaSub-Saharan AfricaSocio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Results of Cost-Effective Analysis
Published:
January 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Compares the cost-effectiveness of three strategies for controlling the incidence of schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease transmitted by snails. The analysis was prepared from data obtained in a socioeconomic study of schistosomiasis conducted by A.I.D. in Tanzania, and utilizes the transmission...Read more
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TanzaniaSub-Saharan AfricaSocio-Economic Analysis of Impact of Water Projects on Schistosomiasis; Final Report
Published:
January 1, 1978U.S. Agency for International Development
Presents results of an inquiry into the effects of water projects on the transmission schistosomiasis. a parasitic disease, involving both human and snail hosts. The report describes the study's final stage, in which a previously developed schistosomiasis transmission model was tested using...Read more
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