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

Water Analysis: User - Friendly Field/Laboratory Manual

Published: 
January 1, 1996
U.S. Agency for International Development
The process of water quality assessment is an evaluation of the physical, chemical and biological nature of water in relation to natural quality, human effects and intended uses, particularly uses which may affect human health and aquatic biodiversity. Therefore, quality assessment of water...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Engineering Design, Construction Management and Environmental Assessment Services for Secondary Cities Project in Egypt: Dakahlia Governorate, City of Mansoura -- Environmental Scoping Report

Published: 
October 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is the scoping report for the Mansoura water and wastewater facilities components of the Secondary Cities Project, undertaken for the Government of Egypt through the National Organization of Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage and USAID. Background data and information for the proposed...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Engineering Design, Construction Management, and Environmental Assessment Services for Secondary Cities Project in Egypt: City of Luxor -- Environmental Scoping Report

Published: 
October 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is the scoping report for the Luxor water and wastewater facilities components of the Secondary Cities Project, undertaken for the Government of Egypt through the National Organization of Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage and USAID. Background data and information for the proposed activities...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Engineering Design, Construction Management, and Environmental Assessment Services for Secondary Cities Project in Egypt: Aswan Governorate, Cities of Kom Ombo, Darawo and Nasr -- Environmental Scoping Report

Published: 
October 1, 1995
U.S. Agency for International Development
This is the scoping report for the Aswan water and wastewater facilities components of the Secondary Cities Project, undertaken for the Government of Egypt through the National Organization of Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage and USAID. Background data and information for the proposed activities...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Economic Benefits Available from the Provision of Improved Potable Water Supplies: A Review and Assessment of the Existing Evidence

Published: 
December 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
While billions of dollars are invested every year in water projects in developing countries, only rarely are these investments subjected to serious economic analysis, mainly because many professionals doubt that the economic benefits of new water supplies can be determined with sufficient accuracy...Read more

Water Quality Evaluation -- Swaziland Rural Water Supplies: O.D.M. Baseline Study

Published: 
December 1, 1978
U.S. Agency for International Development
A water quality evaluation of Swaziland rural water supplies. This present study arose from the findings of a previous study which took place during the dry season. It was suggested that the water quality determined, both chemical and bacteriological could be different from that observed during the...Read more
Regional focus: 
SwazilandSub-Saharan Africa

Evaluation of Rural Water Supply Project Using the Coconut Fiber/Burnt Rice Husks Filter (Frankel Filter) in the Bicol River Basin, Philippines

Published: 
April 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report describes the results of a six month monitoring program by the Bicol River Basin Development Program (BRBDP) covering the operation of three pilot coconut fiber/burnt rice husks filters (known as the Frankel Filter Project) in the barrios of Balagbag, Milaor; San Francisco (Bawa),...Read more
Regional focus: 
PhilippinesEast Asia and Pacific

A Guide for Establishing a Community-Based Safe Water System Program

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This resource is intended for public health professionals, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and others interested in a guide to establish a Community-Based Safe Water System Program Read more
Regional focus: 
Global

Our approach to WASH in the Middle East and Eastern Europe Region

Published: 
November 1, 2016
World Vision
This two-page document summarises World Vision's strategic drivers and approaches for WASH in the Middle East and Eastern Europe Region. The second page includes summaries and links to more detail about World Vision's WASH work in specific countries in the region.�Read more

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