Pollution and Water Quality

According to the United Nations, declining water quality has become a global issue of concern as human populations grow, industrial and agricultural activities expand, and climate change threatens to cause major alterations to the hydrological cycle. Resources available in this sub-theme include manuals describing water quality testing and treatment, reports and assessments of water quality from around the world, methods of maintaining water quality and managing pollution, and other resources that support enabling environments for effective water quality control.

Browse by resource type

Pollution and Water Quality Resources

New Independent States: Chlorination Operations Manual -- Kegeili And Chimbai, Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan [I.E. Uzbekistan]

Published: 
August 1, 1996
U.S. Agency for International Development
The chlorination system equipment, materials and training provided are part of the activities included in the prior MoU between the Governments of the United States and Uzbekistan. These activities are part of the Aral Sea Program financed by USAID and implemented by the Environmental Policy and...Read more
Regional focus: 
Uzbekistan

Field Manual for Water Quality Sampling

Published: 
July 1, 1996
The National Institutes for Water Resources
The overriding objective of this manual is to provide consistent field sampling protocols for the numerous agencies and individuals who require water quality information. However, it is not intended to replace any sampling plan. The Spanish-language version of this manual also is available to help...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Migration and Transformation of Organic Chemical Compounds in Polluted Turkmenistan Water Bodies

Published: 
May 1, 1996
U.S. Agency for International Development
This project analyzed the use of pesticides in the Gara-Gum canal, situated in Turkmenistan, and discussed plans to sample the canal to develop analytical techniques for the analysis of pesticide residues in canal waters. Read more
Regional focus: 
TurkmenistanEurope and Central Asia

Water Quality of Sri Lanka: A Review of 12 Water Bodies

Published: 
January 1, 1996
U.S. Agency for International Development
The quality of Sri Lanka's surface waters has been adversely affected by a number of factors, including irrigation-related watershed practices, catchment land use, direct discharge of industrial wastes, and unplanned human settlement in highly urbanized areas. However, available data on the...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Water Quality Improvement and Conservation -- Project Number 278-0288: Project Paper Supplement

Published: 
June 1, 1994
U.S. Agency for International Development
The potential improvement in relations with neighboring countries and the prospects for peace in the region have opened the door for improved economic growth in Jordan, including increased demands on Jordan's scarce water resources. The improved political and economic climate has led to a...Read more
Regional focus: 
JordanMiddle East and North Africa

Report on Preliminary Investigations of Lake Maryout Water Quality: Past, Present, and Future

Published: 
October 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
This study was commissioned by the U.S. Agency for International Development (US AID) as part of its ongoing wastewater management support for the City of Alexandria, Egypt. The intent of the study was to use primarily in-country resources and capabilities to provide a survey level documentation of...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Report on The National Seminar on Egypt Water Quality Assessment and Management Plan

Published: 
September 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The Government of Egypt faces increasing challenges in the effective management of water resources. Water for irrigation, a significant concern for agricultural self sufficiency, is rapidly approaching maximum utilization levels. The supply of additional water of quality suitable for use in...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Water Quality Pre-Investment Studies in Four Danube River Tributary Basins: Summary Report [1993]

Published: 
July 1, 1993
U.S. Agency for International Development
The objectives of WASH'S wastewater pre-investment studies on the four river basins were to assess major sources of water pollution in each basin; to develop a priority ranking of possible pollution control projects in accordance with criteria that include impacts on human health and the...Read more
Regional focus: 
Europe and Central Asia

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Document for Lake Maryout Study

Published: 
September 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document outlines the chemical, physical, and biological data quality assurance standards by which the sampling and analysis efforts shall be conducted at the Laboratories of the High Institute of Public Health, Environmental Health Dept.This document presents the detailed site-specific field...Read more
Regional focus: 
Egypt, Arab Rep.Middle East and North Africa

Aid Grant No. Hne-0158-G-00-2062-00 to Texas a & M Research Foundation for a Cooperative Marine Technology Program for The Middle East

Published: 
September 1, 1992
U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant is provided to Texas A&M Research Foundation to lead collaborative research by Egyptian and Israeli entities to improve the management of commercial freshwater fisheries. Research will measure the effect of the trophodynamics of the Eastern Mediterranean coastal shelf ecosystem on...Read more
Regional focus: 
Middle East and North Africa

Don't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.