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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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Designing Aqua Privies

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design an aqua privy and arrive at three end products: (1) a location map, (2) design drawings of the aqua privy, and (3) a detailed materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more

Designing Compost Toilets

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a compost toilet and arrive at three end products: (1) a location map, (2) design drawings of the compost toilet, and (3) a construction materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more

Constructing an Elevated Storage Tank

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note discusses various construction procedures that can be followed for constructing elevated storage tanks of different capacities. Construction of most tanks requires a certain amount of expertise or someone with a great deal of construction experience.Read more

Methods of Solid Waste Management

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
Methods of solid waste management are described in this technical note including: landfill, composting, and biogas systems. A solid waste management collection system must go along with all three management methods. All these methods can be built and operated using locally available materials.Read more

Designing Bucket Latrines

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a bucket latrine and arrive at these end products: (1) a location map, (2) design drawings of the bucket latrine, (3) a construction materials list, and (4) an operation materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more

Designing Sumps, Soakage Pits and Soakage Trenches

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design sumps, soakage pits, and soakage trenches and how to produce three end products: (1) a location map, (2) technical drawings of the disposal system, and (3) a construction materials list. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design process.Read more

Designing a Composting System

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes how to design a composting system and arrive at the essential end-products. A composting system is a means of turning garbage, animal manure, other organic wastes, and, in some cases, excreta into compost. Read the entire technical note before beginning the design...Read more

Overview of Sanitation

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note on sanitation are divided into three series: (1) Simple Excreta and Wash water Disposal, (2) Combined Excreta and Wash water Disposal, and (3) Solid Waste Disposal. Within each series, the technical notes are organized according to methods, planning, design, construction,...Read more

Constructing Pits for Privies

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
This technical note describes each step in constructing a pit for privies. The pit beneath a privy receives and holds excreta. The pit prevents contamination of groundwater and the spread of disease by keeping the excreta away from humans, animals, and insects. Read the entire technical note before...Read more

Maintaining Water Storage Tanks

Published: 
January 1, 1982
U.S. Agency for International Development
The maintenance of water storage tanks is necessary to ensure the quality of the water stored. Maintenance of tanks basically involves two important procedures: prevention of contamination, and cleaning the tank periodically to ensure that water is fresh. This technical note describes the...Read more

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