Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Using Rainwater to Grow Communities: Successful Public Education Systems
National Water Research Institute
A one page overview of the benefits of educating students about rainwater and storm water.Read more
Using Rainwater to Grow Livable Communities: Regulatory and Incentive Systems
National Water Research Institute
A one page overview of the incentives that can be used to motivate municipality residents to save water and implement sustainable water practices.Read more
Rain Barrel Water Harvesting Guide
National Water Research Institute
A 6-page "how-to" guide on the basic principles of rain barrel water harvesting and information about installing your own system. This guide was prepared for the Nogales Rainwater Harvesting Open House.Read more
City of Tucson Water Harvesting Guidance Manual
National Water Research Institute
This manual describes a process for evaluating site characteristics and developing integrated designs in which water harvesting enhances site Productivity and Efficiency, sustainability and aesthetics. Water harvesting techniques and principles are described, followed by example designs.Read more
The Texas Manual on Rainwater Harvesting
National Water Research Institute
This manual describes a process for setting up rainwater harvesting across Texas geographies.Read more
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