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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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A Starting Guide for Campus Sustainability

Published: 
January 1, 2009
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The concept of sustainability is getting popular in Northern American colleges and universities; however, its movement is still at the beginning phase. Currently, there is no definite answer of how an institution can reach sustainability in the most effective way. However, many colleges and...Read more
Regional focus: 
United States

Adapting Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems to Stormwater Management in an Informal Setting

Published: 
January 1, 2011
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
A major problem in the informal settlement of Monwabisi Park, Cape Town, is flooding caused by the low-lying topography and lack of stormwater management systems. Conducting a case study and working with local residents, we created a guidebook that analyzed the physical and social conditions...Read more
Regional focus: 
South Africa

Maintaining Small Dams

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses what measures should be taken to maintain a dam effectively.Read more

Taking a Water Sample

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to take a proper water sample to test the water quality.Read more

Designing Roof Catchments

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses a roof catchment to take advantage of the maximum amount of rainfall available.Read more

Designing Basic Household Water Treatment Systems

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses the design of several simple household treatment methods useful for most water supplies.Read more

Conducting Sanitary Surveys to Determine Acceptable Surface Water Sources

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes factors and their importance in determining existing and potential sources of contamination of a water source.Read more

Methods of Water Treatment

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes basic treatment methods for individual household water supplies, simple community water systems, advanced community water systems, and water emergencies.Read more

Water for the World: Methods of Controlling Onchocerciasis

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses the chain of transmission and suggests several ways to combat the spread of disease. Generally, the most effective methods of control involve the use of chemicals.Read more

Water for the World: Methods of Controlling South American Trypanosomiasis

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses methods of controlling Chagas disease and offers suggestions concerning implementation of a control program. Control is possible through relatively simple preventive measures.Read more

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