Sustainability

According to Global Water Challenge, sustainability is one of the most pressing issues facing the WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) sector today. More than 30 percent of WASH projects fail after two to five years. Resources available to help address this challenge include guidance on operations and maintenance approaches, tools to estimate long-term costs, and other resources to support sustainability.

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Sustainability Resources

A Starting Guide for Campus Sustainability

Published: 
January 1, 2009
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The concept of sustainability is getting popular in Northern American colleges and universities; however, its movement is still at the beginning phase. Currently, there is no definite answer of how an institution can reach sustainability in the most effective way. However, many colleges and...Read more
Regional focus: 
United States

Adapting Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems to Stormwater Management in an Informal Setting

Published: 
January 1, 2011
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
A major problem in the informal settlement of Monwabisi Park, Cape Town, is flooding caused by the low-lying topography and lack of stormwater management systems. Conducting a case study and working with local residents, we created a guidebook that analyzed the physical and social conditions...Read more
Regional focus: 
South Africa

Maintaining Small Dams

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses what measures should be taken to maintain a dam effectively.Read more

Installation Guidelines on Low-Cost Water Storage (Ferro-Cement Lined Tank (FCL) Storage)

iDE
These guidelines describe the construction and maintenance process of the FCL and MTJ tanks. The introduction of these tanks has shown them to be both appropriate and useful for all rural household water storage needs. Any water source can be collected in the tank, depending on the use and quality...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

Installation Guidelines on Low-Cost Water Storage (Modifiled Tahi Jar - MTJ)

iDE
These guidelines describe the construction and maintenance process of the FCL and MTJ tanks. The introduction of these tanks has shown them to be both appropriate and useful for all rural household water storage needs. Any water source can be collected in the tank, depending on the use and quality...Read more
Regional focus: 
South East Asia

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