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
Microbes Increasingly Viewed as Water Quality Threat
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Many U.S. citizens believe that thanks to our advanced technology and enlightened public policy we can consume without risk the food and water that are readily available to most of us, as citizens of a rich and privileged country. Some of those who subscribe to this buoyant and comforting attitude...Read more
Regional focus:
United States, North AmericaAnalytical Methods for Drinking Water Compliance Monitoring
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This website lists all of the methods that are currently approved by U.S. EPA for the analysis of drinking water samples. Each document focuses on the methods that are applicable to a specific monitoring requirement.Read more
Water Quality Interpretation Tool
Colorado State University
An online tool for well owners to interpret their laboratory sampling tests for drinking, livestock and irrigation water quality.Read more
Colorado State University Environmental Learning Center
Colorado State University
Connects people with nature by facilitating educational, inclusive and safe experiences in the natural environment and to advance the field of environmental education through sound research and practice.Read more
2009 Uniform Plumbing Code Sizing Indirect Waste
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
This lesson will guide you through the methods used to properly size indirect waste receptors. All relevant Code sections of the 2009 UPC will be addressed. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to: (1) Define and Identify an Indirect Waste Receptor (2) Identify the proper location of an...Read more
Consumers Increasingly Use Bottled Water, Home Water Treatment Systems to Avoid Direct Tap Water
The National Institutes for Water Resources
Why is there a burgeoning use of bottled water and home treatment devices when U.S. citizens are enjoying some of the highest quality drinking water in the world? Might our concern appear excessive, even frivolous, considering the serious drinking water problems many countries face throughout the...Read more
Water Tools for Business
CH2M HILL
CH2M HILL has worked with global business organizations and companies to develop the world’s leading water tools that help individual companies across sectors identify their most significant water-related risks both globally and locally and the steps they should take to cost-effectively manage risk...Read more
Recommended Reading: Lake Tanganyika
Published:
September 1, 2014Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic
Despite being so isolated, the future and fate of the Lake Tanganyika Basin could not be more connected to the rest of the world. Rich in natural resources like oil and minerals and a place of enormous environmental importance because it contains one fifth of the world’s fresh water, the lake...Read more
Regional focus:
Sub-Saharan Africa, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, TanzaniaFour ways OPIC projects support access to water around the world
Published:
August 27, 2015Overseas Private Investment Corporation
This blog shows four ways OPIC projects are increasing access to water in developing countries. Projects include: desalination, irrigation, sanitation, and support for small business water bottlers.Read more
Water for agriculture: How one innovative project is helping African farmers grow more food
Published:
March 20, 2015Overseas Private Investment Corporation
This blog highlights OPIC partner Pamiga Finance S.A., an investment company developed to bring financial resources to rural microfinance institutions in Africa. One key aim of the project was to provide dedicated loans to African farmers so they could invest in micro-irrigation systems and improve...Read more
Regional focus:
Sub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.