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
Appropriate Technology for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in El Salvador; a Brief Review and Bibliography
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September 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the use of appropriate technology for rural water supplies in El Salvador. Specifically, the development of manuals and standards, list of best practices, and bibliography detailing further resources.Read more
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El SalvadorLatin America and the CaribbeanRecommended Wastewater Treatment Guidelines for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
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July 13, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the design and recommendations for a wastewater treatment facility in Amman, Jordan. It specifies, sequencing, solids handling facilities, appropriate technology, design criteria and activated sludge.Read more
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JordanMiddle East and North AfricaTechnical Assistance in the Manufacture and Quality Control of the Aid/Battelle Handpump in the Dominican Republic
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June 24, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
Technical assistance in the Manufacture and Quality Control of the AID/Battelle hand pump in the Dominican Republic which contains both financial and technical information regarding the overarching WASH project.Read more
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Dominican RepublicLatin America and the CaribbeanCoordination of WASH Information Activities and Exchange With International Information Centers, Holland and England, April 5-17, 1981
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April 17, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details USAID coordination efforts in the WASH sector with the UK and Dutch governments to further develop industry standards. The report addresses technologies, new information, new development and training methods, community education and empowerment, and evaluation and planning of...Read more
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Europe and Central AsiaEvaluation Methods for Community Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Projects in Developing Countries: a Synthesis of Available Information
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March 31, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
In rural areas of Malawi, the majority of people have traditionally obtained their water from shallow wells and streams, which often disappear during the dry season, thereby forcing villagers to carry their water over long distances. A series of self-help rural piped water supply projects have been...Read more
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MalawiSub-Saharan AfricaXIII Central American Congress of AIDIS
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March 28, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
Ten different models of filters were tested for efficiency of flow and purification of the water, simplicity of manufacture, availability of materials, cost and contribution to the use of local labor. Of the ten, two were found to meet all parameters.Read more
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Latin America and the CaribbeanTechnical Recommendations for Wastewater Treatment Demonstration (Pilot) Plants for Lebanon
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March 25, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
An Environmental Sanitation Project has been undertaken jointly by the Lebanese government's Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDI), the Lebanese Ministry of Health (MOH) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) with financial assistance from U.S. AID for building two (2)...Read more
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LebanonMiddle East and North AfricaTreatment of the East Ghor Canal Water for Amman, Jordan
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March 1, 1981U.S. Agency for International Development
Detailing the process of water quality testing and the results obtained for the East Ghor canal in Amman, Jordan.Read more
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JordanMiddle East and North AfricaPreliminary Design Report: Wastewater Treatment Facilities; Irbid Municipal Water Distribution, Sewerage, Storm Drainage and Solid Waste Disposal Project
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November 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
This is a preliminary design report on a wastewater treatment facilities and disposal project. This preliminary design report culminates the first step of the design process. The report sets forth the design criteria, provides a description of the wastewater treatment and sludge handling processes...Read more
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JordanMiddle East and North AfricaSocio-Cultural and Economic Characteristics of Conditions in Ancash and La Libertad, Peru With Special Emphasis on the Callejones De Huaylas and Conchucos: Questions to Be Considered in an Evaluation of Care - Sponsored Water, Sewage and Health Projects
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November 1, 1980U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper is prepared to provide a PPC evaluation team which is reviewing CARE-implemented water, sewage, and health projects with information on socio-cultural and economic patters in highland portions of those departments. Water and sanitation practices will vary considerable in the study areas...Read more
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PeruLatin America and the CaribbeanDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.