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The purpose of this compendium is to collate knowledge on emergency interventions that deliver WASH-related health benefits while mi
In order to ensure maximum consumer benefits (e.g.
The devastating earthquake of 2005 severely damaged over 4000 water and sanitation schemes in northern Pakistan.
Children under 18 can represent 50% or more of a crisis-affected population.
A simple method for filtering water to reduce the incidence of cholera was tested in a field trial in Matlab, Bangladesh, and proved
The supply of adequate amounts of safe water for drinking and hygiene during natural disasters or armed conflict can be compromised
Emergency water treatment approaches relying on coagulation vary from centralised modular and portable ‘‘kits’’ to ‘‘
Infrastructure for All: Meeting the needs of both men and women in development projects — A practical guide for engineers, technicia
Batch water treatment consists of the intermittent use of settling tanks for water clarification, and is a common treatment practice
The December 2004 tsunami in Sumatra, Indonesia, destroyed drinking water infrastructure, placing over 500,000 displaced persons at