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 Supply and Sanitation in Rural Development: Proceedings of a Conference for Private and Voluntary Organizations

Published: 
December 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Document includes proceedings recorded from a WASH workshop. The Workshop, which these proceedings record, was planned to strengthen the role and contributions of U.S. Private Voluntary Organizations (PVOs) in their water and sanitation projects in developing countries.Read more

Grant Agreement and Amendments Between the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and The United States of America for Market Town Water Supply - Jaffna

Published: 
November 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Grant agreements and relevant amendments between the United States and Sri Lanka for National Health projects.Read more
Regional focus: 
Sri LankaSouth East Asia

Community Water Supply and Sanitation in Burundi: Report of an Evaluation Team

Published: 
October 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
USAID evaluation team visited Burundi to examine the UNICEF rural water and sanitation project in the context of the priorities and resources of the country, donors, and USAID. Evaluation questions revolve around the viability of this project as a vehicle for coverage of the rural population with...Read more
Regional focus: 
BurundiSub-Saharan Africa

Appropriate Technology for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in El Salvador; a Brief Review and Bibliography

Published: 
September 1, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the use of appropriate technology for rural water supplies in El Salvador. Specifically, the development of manuals and standards, list of best practices, and bibliography detailing further resources.Read more
Regional focus: 
El SalvadorLatin America and the Caribbean

Recommended Wastewater Treatment Guidelines for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Published: 
July 13, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details the design and recommendations for a wastewater treatment facility in Amman, Jordan. It specifies, sequencing, solids handling facilities, appropriate technology, design criteria and activated sludge.Read more
Regional focus: 
JordanMiddle East and North Africa

Technical Assistance in the Manufacture and Quality Control of the Aid/Battelle Handpump in the Dominican Republic

Published: 
June 24, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Technical assistance in the Manufacture and Quality Control of the AID/Battelle hand pump in the Dominican Republic which contains both financial and technical information regarding the overarching WASH project.Read more
Regional focus: 
Dominican RepublicLatin America and the Caribbean

Coordination of WASH Information Activities and Exchange With International Information Centers, Holland and England, April 5-17, 1981

Published: 
April 17, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
This report details USAID coordination efforts in the WASH sector with the UK and Dutch governments to further develop industry standards. The report addresses technologies, new information, new development and training methods, community education and empowerment, and evaluation and planning of...Read more
Regional focus: 
Europe and Central Asia

Evaluation Methods for Community Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Projects in Developing Countries: a Synthesis of Available Information

Published: 
March 31, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
In rural areas of Malawi, the majority of people have traditionally obtained their water from shallow wells and streams, which often disappear during the dry season, thereby forcing villagers to carry their water over long distances. A series of self-help rural piped water supply projects have been...Read more
Regional focus: 
MalawiSub-Saharan Africa

XIII Central American Congress of AIDIS

Published: 
March 28, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
Ten different models of filters were tested for efficiency of flow and purification of the water, simplicity of manufacture, availability of materials, cost and contribution to the use of local labor. Of the ten, two were found to meet all parameters.Read more
Regional focus: 
Latin America and the Caribbean

Technical Recommendations for Wastewater Treatment Demonstration (Pilot) Plants for Lebanon

Published: 
March 25, 1981
U.S. Agency for International Development
An Environmental Sanitation Project has been undertaken jointly by the Lebanese government's Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDI), the Lebanese Ministry of Health (MOH) and the American University of Beirut (AUB) with financial assistance from U.S. AID for building two (2)...Read more
Regional focus: 
LebanonMiddle East and North Africa

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