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.

Water Quality and Storage Resources

FY13 WASH Annual Report: Uganda

Publication date:
January 1, 2014
World Vision
This report summarizes the work done through WVUS-funded WASH programs with World Vision Uganda from October 2012 through September 2013.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Where Most Needed: FY13 WASH Annual Report

Publication date:
July 1, 2014
World Vision
This annual report, covering the period of October 2012-September 2013, summarizes annual WASH work done in 10 countries prioritized for funding by World Vision United States.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

Where Most Needed: FY14 WASH Semi-Annual Report

Publication date:
July 1, 2014
World Vision
This semi-annual report covers WASH work funded by World Vision United States through its For Every Child Campaign, October 2013 through March 2014. Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

Africa WASH and Disabilities Study: Zambia Report

Publication date:
January 1, 1970
World Vision
From November 10-16, Ray Norman (Director of the Africa WASH and Disabilities Study (AWDS)) and Nathaniel Kamban (Project Manager of the AWDS) travelled to Monze, Zambia to conduct a WASH and Disability workshop for World Vision WASH staff from Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo,...Read more

Program Brief: Water Quality Program

Publication date:
May 1, 2013
U.S. National Park Service
This program brief on the U.S. National Park Service's Water Quality Program includes background, highlights and accomplishments, and status and future of the program. This resource could be useful to any individual or organization looking to establish or revamp a current water quality program...Read more

Water Questions and Answers

Publication date:
March 17, 2014
U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Department of the Interior
A part of the USGS Water Science School, this page provides a series of questions and answers surrounding water. Topics include Water at Home, Water Use, Measuring Water, Water Chemistry and Quality, and the Water Around Us.Read more

A Primer on Water Quality

Publication date:
March 1, 2001
U.S. Geological Survey
This USGS factsheet provides information on water quality, including which natural processes affect it, reasons for water quality guidelines and standards, and which substances naturally appear in water.Read more

Clean Water is Not Holy Water: Complexity of Restoring Water Quality in the Pashupati-Aryaghat Segment of the Upper Bagmati River Basin, Nepal

Publication date:
August 1, 2010
iDE
Water in the Pashupati-Aryaghat segment of the upper Bagmati River Basin in Kathmandu valley, the capital city of Nepal, is excessively polluted. The water quality problem is complex, because of the multitude of involved stakeholders, who have different perceptions on the nature of the problem and...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
South East Asia

Applications of Groundwater Geochemistry

National Groundwater Association
This two-day course will provide you with the knowledge you need to evaluate contaminant migration and design remediation systems based upon the geochemical parameters of your site.Read more

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