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

Contributions to a Mail Survey on Practical Solutions in Drinking Water Supply and Wastes Disposal for Developing Countries

Published: 
February 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
THIS MAIL SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE COLLECTION OF FIELD EXPERIENCE AND UNPUBLISHED DATA WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS IN DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND WASTES DISPOSAL IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. A NEED WAS FELT FOR A COMPILATION OF INFORMATION OF ALTERNATIVE...Read more

Project Grant Agreement Between the Republic of Cape Verde and the United States of America for Potable Water Supply-Mindelo

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
The project, which is further described in Annex 1, consists of the renovation of an existing desalination plant in order to provide, at a reduced per unit operating cost, a reliable supply of potable water to the city of Mindelo on Sao Vicente Island. The project will also make available technical...Read more
Regional focus: 
Cabo VerdeSub-Saharan Africa

Lower Cost Methods of Water and Waste Treatment in Less Developed Countries; Final Report

Published: 
January 1, 1977
U.S. Agency for International Development
Past efforts at assisting less developed countries to develop low-cost water and sewage treatment methods have not been too successful. The technology transfers have usually been incompatible with in-country resources of manpower and materials. In 1973, aid. sponsored a three-year project at the...Read more

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Programs in Tunisia

Published: 
January 1, 1976
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report is a consultant's review, analysis, and recommendations regarding Tunisian rural water supply and sanitation programs. The report evaluates and approves the appropriateness of the technology used in these projects.Read more
Regional focus: 
TunisiaMiddle East and North Africa

Rural Water Supply in Developing Countries

Published: 
November 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
IN REACHING SOLUTIONS FOR THE PLAN AND DESIGN OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS FOR RURAL AREAS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, PREFERENCE MUST BE GIVEN TO SYSTEMS WHICH TRY TO USE LOCALLY AVAILABLE LABOR AND MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL SYSTEMS AND TREATMENT METHODS WITH FEW AND EASILY RENEWABLE ACCESSORIES AND SELF-...Read more

Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Developing Countries; Report on Donor Agency Activities

Published: 
November 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
Rural water supply and sanitation activities in developing countries are summarized here from reviews of internal documents at the Agency for International Development and other international agencies as well as from personal interviews with over fifty professionals both in and outside of AID. The...Read more

Treatment Methods for Water Supplies in Rural Areas of Developing Countries

Published: 
October 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
Supplying safe water to rural areas of developing countries demands an awareness of more than treatment methods. Although water sources, treatment methods, and a discussion of transport and distribution make up most of this report, it emphasizes other concerns to ensure the safety of drinking water...Read more

Appropriate Methods of Treating Water and Wastewater in Developing Countries, Data Requirements

Published: 
October 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
THE PREDICTION MODEL TO HELP PLANNERS SELECT SUITABLE WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES REQUIRES THE INPUT OF CERTAIN TYPES OF DATA. FOR THAT PURPOSE DATA HAS BEEN FORMULATED BY THE FOLLOWING CATAGORIES: 1. BASIC INFORMATION NECESSARY TO USE THE PREDICTIVE MODEL CONSISTING OF DEMOGRAPHIC...Read more

Health and Nutrition Benefits--Improving Water Supplies

Published: 
August 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
Field study focuses on the crucial importance of improved water supply as a means to control diarrheal disease. The study approach is broad in that it recognizes that contaminated water is not the sole factor in diarrheal disease. Other factors, particularly cultural habits of hygiene and...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

Prediction Methodology for Suitable Water and Wastewater Processes, Suppl. 2: Computer Program

Published: 
May 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
THIS SUPPLEMENT INCLUDES A COMPUTER PROGRAM FOR THE "PREDICTION METHODOLOGY FOR SUITABLE WATER AND WASTEWATER PROCESSES" WHICH IS A MODEL FOR THE SELECTION OF THE MOST APPROPRIATE WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT METHODS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. THE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MODEL...Read more

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