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

Belstar Corp: Modernizing Ghana's water system

Publication date:
November 19, 2014
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
Shortage of clean water and sanitation systems in Ghana is associated with multiple health problems as well as 20,000 deaths per year. Belstar Corp., a Florida company, and Deutsche Bank Trust Co., have been retained by the government of Ghana to implement a project to rehabilitate 38 eisting...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

International Rescue Committee, winner of OPIC's Impact Award for Development Impact

Publication date:
May 16, 2014
Overseas Private Investment Corporation
In Cote d'Ivoire, women draw water from a well built by International Rescure Committee, a nonprofit that works to respond to humanitarian crises around the world with a broad spectrum of services related to healthcare, improved living conditions, and social serices. OPIC provides political...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa

Bridging The Water Treatment Innovation Gap

Publication date:
May 12, 2015
The U.S. Water Partnership with support from Microvi Biotech Inc., Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) and District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) convened a webinar with various perspectives on the development and marketing of innovative water treatment technologies. The...Read more

Drinking Water Quality Testing

Publication date:
April 29, 2017
This workshop includes theory, demonstrations, discussion, case studies and hands-on practice to asses: how to use portable test kits; different DWQT methods; how to test physical, chemical and microbiological parameters of drinking water; topics including health, safety, sanitary inspections,...Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

Towards Global Water Security

Publication date:
August 1, 2016
Report that assesses the conditions under which a global Water Grand Strategy (WGS) might be created and implemented by stakeholders in the United States within the next one to two years. Read more
Regional/Country focus:
United States
North America

The Story of Cholera

The film shows how to make the basic homemade oral rehydration solution using sugar, salt, and safe water as these items were felt to be most widely available. However, a solution prepared with a readymade ORS packet is the first choice if supplies are available.Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

Household Water Treatment Chlorination- The Safe Water System

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This resource is intended for public health professionals, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and others interested in learning more about household water treatment using chlorination. Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

Household Water Treatment Flocculant/Disinfectant Powder

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
This resource is intended for public health professionals, community organizations, non-governmental organizations, and others interested in learning more about household water treatment using flocculant/disinfectant powder. Read more
Regional/Country focus:
Global

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