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

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

WaterMatch

CH2M HILL
WaterMatch is a goodwill grassroots initiative to promote the beneficial reuse of municipal effluent by industrial and agricultural users. Water users can locate municipal wastewater treatment plants in their area. Municipal wastewater organizations can provide information in their profile.Read more
Regional focus: 
Global

ISIS Flood Risk Management Tool

CH2M HILL
ISIS, developed by CH2M HILL, provides users with a flexible and cost-effective range of tools to help understand and manage the challenges associated with flood risk. Read more

Testing CLTS Approaches for Scalability: Data Collection Checklists for Training and Community Visits

Published: 
July 14, 2014
The Water Institute at University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
The project, Testing CLTS Approaches for Scalability, evaluates through a rigorous research program three distinctive strategies to enhance the roles of local actors in Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) interventions in Kenya, Ghana and Ethiopia. The project aims to learn, capture and share...Read more
Regional focus: 
Sub-Saharan Africa

Vegetation Drought Response Index (VEGDRI)

Published: 
June 30, 2014
U.S. Geological SurveyRobert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute at the University of Nebraska
The National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) produces VegDRI in collaboration with the US Geological Survey's (USGS) Center for Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS), and the High Plains Regional Climate Center (HPRCC). Main researchers working on VegDRI are Dr. Brian Wardlow, with...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Water Questions and Answers

Published: 
March 17, 2014
U.S. Geological SurveyU.S. Department of the Interior
A part of the USGS Water Science School, this page provides a series of questions and answers surrounding water. Topics include Water at Home, Water Use, Measuring Water, Water Chemistry and Quality, and the Water Around Us.Read more

Fishing with Bed Nets on Lake Tanganyika: A Randomized Survey

Published: 
October 7, 2014
Lake Tanganyika Floating Health Clinic
The LTFHC conducted a survey about the misuse of treated bed nets on Lake Tanganyika and its impact on water, food sources and public health. The survey was published in Malaria Journal.Read more
Regional focus: 
Congo, Dem. Rep.Tanzania

Drilling Cost Calculator

Published: 
January 1, 1970
National Groundwater Association
This calculator will show you the true cost of doing business, and help you set the profit level your business needs to succeed.Read more

Downscaled CMIP3 and CMIP5 Climate and Hydrology Projections

U.S. Geological Survey
The archive provides climate and hydrologic projections at spatial and temporal scales relevant to some of the watershed and basin-scale decisions facing water and natural resource managers and planners dealing with climate change. Such access permits several types of analyses, including: (1)...Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Satellite Ocean Color Products

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
This page shows regions of Harmful Algal Blooms. Harmful algal blooms of Karenia brevis, the organism responsible for red tide in the Gulf of Mexico, can impact the health of humans and animal life. When K. brevis cell concentrations are present, the report indicates the general location and...Read more

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