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Establishing a Sustainable Market for Water Purification Tablets in Ghana

USAID's efforts to promote the use of water purification tablets in Ghana, where access to safe drinking water is limited in many rural areas.

Microplastics in drinking-water

Overview of the potential health risks associated with the presence of microplastics in drinking water, which are small plastic particles that can be found in water sources due to pollution from various sources.

Separation and identification of nanoplastics in tap water

Journal Article
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the existing literature on the relationship between water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) interventions and environmental enteropathy (EE).

Identification of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) Nanoplastics in Commercially Bottled Drinking Water Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

Journal Article
Levels and distribution of microplastic pollution in two lakes in central Italy, Lake Bolsena and Lake Chiusi, and their surrounding sediments.

Determinants of consistency of use of household water filters in emergencies: Insights from a protracted drought in Northern Kenya

Journal Article
A cross-sectional survey of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) conditions in schools in low socio-economic regions in Nicaragua.

Glossary of Water Terminology

A glossary of water terminology published by Colorado State University Extension. The glossary includes definitions of various terms related to water, such as water quality, water rights, irrigation, and water management.

Drinking Water Quality and Health

Factsheet
Information on the importance of clean drinking water for human health and the potential health risks associated with consuming water that is contaminated with harmful substances.

Sustainable village water systems

Factsheet
Fact sheet provides an overview of the challenges faced by rural communities in accessing clean water and the importance of sustainable water systems in addressing these challenges.

HungerMap

The Hunger Map provides an interactive tool for exploring global hunger and food insecurity, including data on hunger prevalence, undernourishment, and child stunting.