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

Appropriate Methods of Treating Water and Wastewater in Developing Countries, Data Requirements

Published: 
October 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
THE PREDICTION MODEL TO HELP PLANNERS SELECT SUITABLE WATER AND WASTE WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES REQUIRES THE INPUT OF CERTAIN TYPES OF DATA. FOR THAT PURPOSE DATA HAS BEEN FORMULATED BY THE FOLLOWING CATAGORIES: 1. BASIC INFORMATION NECESSARY TO USE THE PREDICTIVE MODEL CONSISTING OF DEMOGRAPHIC...Read more

Health and Nutrition Benefits--Improving Water Supplies

Published: 
August 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
Field study focuses on the crucial importance of improved water supply as a means to control diarrheal disease. The study approach is broad in that it recognizes that contaminated water is not the sole factor in diarrheal disease. Other factors, particularly cultural habits of hygiene and...Read more
Regional focus: 
BrazilLatin America and the Caribbean

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

Feasibility Study for Health and Nutrition Benefits of New or Improved Water Supplies

Published: 
March 1, 1975
U.S. Agency for International Development
This document describes a feasibility study for a research methodology which analyzes the impact of new or improved water supplies in developing counters. This study develops the research methods to evaluate the specific role of water in diarrheal disease among children. It provides development...Read more

Low Cost Methods of Treating Water and Sewage in Developing Countries, Summary Report

Published: 
October 22, 1974
U.S. Agency for International Development
DESCRIBES PROCEDURES USED TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM OF MATRICES DEALING WITH WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROCESSES AND IN-COUNTRY RESOURCES IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY OPTIMAL TREATMENT PROCESSES IN TERMS OF A COUNTRY'S RESOURCES. TO TEST THE SOUNDNESS OF ITS CONCEPTUAL APPROACH, THE PROJECT INCLUDED A...Read more

Manual on Water Desalination: Technology - Suppl. No. 1

Published: 
October 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
THIS SUPPLEMENT PRESENTS NEW REFINEMENTS AND COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS OF DESALINATION PROCESSES COVERED IN VOLUME 1 OF THE DESALINATION MANUAL. IT UPDATES TECHNICAL GUIDES, DESCRIBES TYPICAL PLANTS BUILT SINCE 1967, AND PROVIDES A SECTION OF CONCEPTUAL PLANT DESIGNS. THIS DOCUMENT REQUIRES REFERENCE...Read more

Manual on Water Desalination: Economics - Suppl. No. 1

Published: 
October 1, 1972
U.S. Agency for International Development
THIS SUPPLEMENT TO VOLUME II (ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF DESALINATION) OF THE DESALINATION MANUAL UPDATES THE MATERIAL OF THAT VOLUME AND REQUIRES REFERENCE TO IT TO BE OF USE. IT PROVIDES NEW GUIDELINES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND ADVANCEMENTS IN DESALTING TECHNOLOGY (ESPECIALLY REVERSE OSMOSIS...Read more

Water Quality Standards and International Development

Published: 
January 1, 1971
U.S. Agency for International Development
The purpose of this report is to offer those concerned with social and economic progress in developing countries insights into the concept of water quality standards, and summary of progress to date in establishing such standards in the United States and in developing countries.Read more
Regional focus: 
United StatesNorth America

Distinguishing Seasonal Recharge to Groundwater By Deuterium Analysis in Southern Arizona

Published: 
January 1, 1970
U.S. Agency for International Development
This paper reports the results of a one-year exploratory study of the distribution of deuterium in rainfall, snow, stream runoff, and groundwater in and near the city of Tucson in southern Arizona. The original impetus to make the study arose from a desire to find a way to distinguish between...Read more

Village Technology Handbook: Section 1, Part 3: Water Storage and Water Power

Published: 
January 1, 1970
U.S. Agency for International Development
Section 1 Part 3 of the Village Technology Handbook provides tools and materials for developing small springs, rainwater harvesting using cisterns or creating a proper catchment area.Read more

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