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
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
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
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
iDE's Perspective on Women in Development
iDE
This provides a brief overview of the role of women in iDE's work and the impact that targeting women with development activities has.Read more
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