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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.

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Water for the World: Planning Solid Waste Management Systems

U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses planning and implementation of the activities involved in setting goals and establishing step-by-step procedures for solid waste management.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water for the World: Constructing Bucket Latrines

U.S. Agency for International Development
A bucket latrine consists of a shelter and a platform which supports a slab and encloses a bucket. This technical manual provides step-by-step instructions for constructing a bucket latrine.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water for the World: Designing a Biogas System

U.S. Agency for International Development
A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. This technical note describes how to design a biogas system.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water for the World: Maintaining Water Storage Tanks

U.S. Agency for International Development
The maintenance of water storage tanks is necessary to ensure the quality of the water stored. This technical note describes the maintenance of cisterns, ground level storage tanks, and elevated tanks.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water for the World: Operating and Maintaining a Composting System

U.S. Agency for International Development
A composting system is a means of turning garbage, animal manure, other organic wastes, and in some cases, excreta, into compost. This technical note describes how to operate and maintain a composting system.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water for the World: Operating and Maintaining a Biogas System

U.S. Agency for International Development
A biogas system is a means of digesting animal manure anaerobically to produce methane gas which is burned to provide heat or light. This technical note describes how to operating and maintain a biogas system.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water for the World: Operating and Maintaining Bucket Latrines

U.S. Agency for International Development
Maintaining a bucket latrine is necessary to prevent fly-breeding and to avoid possible health hazards due to contamination from excreta. This manual provides a guide to operating and maintaining bucket latrines.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water for the World: Designing a Composting System

U.S. Agency for International Development
A composting system is a means of turning garbage, animal manure, other organic wastes, and in some cases, excreta, into compost. This technical note describes how to design a composing system and arrive at the essential end-products.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water for the World: Constructing, Operating and Maintaining Cesspools

U.S. Agency for International Development
A cesspool is a covered pit with open-joint walls that receives piped sewage. The solids settle to the bottom and the effluent passes through the walls into the surrounding soil. This technical note describes how to construct a cesspool.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water for the World: Methods of Combined Washwater and Excreta Disposal

U.S. Agency for International Development
Combining excreta and washwater disposal in a single system is an efficient and safe method of disposal that prevents the spread of disease. This manual provides a comprehensive guide to the types of combined disposal and effective methods.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

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