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Effect of well cleaning and pumping on groundwater quality of a tsunami-affected coastal aquifer in eastern Sri Lanka
Changes in water quality of a sand aquifer on the east coast of Sri Lanka due to the 26 December 2004 tsunami and subsequent remedia
Demystifying Gender: Lessons Learned from the Implementation of Minimum Commitments fo Gender Programming in Emergency WASH Response - A Case Study from the DRC
Children under 18 can represent 50% or more of a crisis-affected population.
Simple sari cloth filtration of water is sustainable and continues to protect villagers from cholera in Matlab, Bangladesh
A simple method for filtering water to reduce the incidence of cholera was tested in a field trial in Matlab, Bangladesh, and proved
The Use of Poo Bags for Safe Excreta Disposal in Emergency Settings
Safe excreta disposal is a top priority in an emergency, but one that takes time and extensive resources to implement.
A tale of two cities: restoring water services in Kabul and Monrovia
Kabul and Monrovia, the respective capitals of Afghanistan and Liberia, have recently emerged from long-lasting armed conflicts.
Lessons learned in WASH Response during Urban Flood Emergencies
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) response in urban contexts has been identified by the Global WASH Learning Project as a priorit
Up-flow Clarifier for emergency water treatment
The supply of adequate amounts of safe water for drinking and hygiene during natural disasters or armed conflict can be compromised
Evaluation of the WASH Response to the 2008- 2009 Zimbabwe Cholera Epidemic and Preparedness Planning for Future Outbreaks
The cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe between 2008-2009 also came against a backdrop of water and sanitation infrastructure issues that r
A Review of the Evidence Base for WASH interventions in Emergency Responses
Inadequate sanitation, inadequate water supplies and poor hygiene are critical determinants for survival of victims of natural disas
Sodium Hypochlorite Dosage for Household and Emergency Water Treatment
Point-of-use (POU) water treatment with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) has been proven to reduce diarrheal disease in de