Integrated Water Resource Management

As defined by the Global Water Partnership, integrated water resource management is a process which promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land, and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. Resources available within this theme provide guidance on how to conserve and restore watersheds, reduce pollution, adapt to climate change and reduce risks from floods and droughts.

Integrated Water Resource Management Resources

Taking a Water Sample

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to take a proper water sample to test the water quality.Read more

Designing Small Dams

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note outlines the steps that must be taken to design small earth dams: -location of suitable site -design of the dam embankment -design the spillway.Read more

Planning How to Use Sources of Ground Water

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses planning and implementation of these eight activities: -recognize the problem -set objectives -collect data -formulate alternatives -select suitable method -maintain system -evaluate system.Read more

Methods of Developing Sources of Ground Water

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Wells are used to developer extract ground water. A well is simply a hole that pierces an aquifer so that water may be pumped or lifted out. Wells can be classified according to their method of construction. Five types are: - hand-dug - driven - jetted - bored - cable tool.Read more

Water for the World: Planning Disease Control Programs

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Document provides 8 steps to comprising a comprehensive disease control program. Each step is intended to assure that all relevant problems and possibilities are considered in the development, implementation and evaluation of a program or project. The steps are essential for mobilizing community...Read more

Water Treatment in Emergencies

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
The treatment of water supplies in emergency situations is important to protect people's health. When natural disasters, drought, or social unrest cause a loss of supply of portable water or when, for any reason, a water supply is disrupted or a supply change is necessary, measures should be...Read more

Maintaining Structures for Springs

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Spring structures are easy to operate and maintain. One of the main advantages of springs as water sources is that they are inexpensive to develop. The structures needed to protect them require little attention after installation. No structure, however, is completely maintenance free. This...Read more

Operating and Maintaining a Biogas System

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to operate and maintain a biogas system. A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. The system consists of one or more digester tanks, a gas holder, an arrangement of gas...Read more

Testing the Yield of Wells

Publication date:
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Testing the yield of a well is important to determine its capacity and to obtain information to help aid in selecting a permanent pump. This technical note describes how to test the entire yield of a well. Read the entire technical note before beginning the testing process.Read more

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