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Sustained use of a household-scale water filtration device in rural Cambodia

Journal Article
The article describes a study on the sustained use of a household-scale water treatment and storage system in a rural community in Cambodia.

Evaluation of an alternative household water treatment system based on slow filtration and solar disinfection

Journal Article
Presents a simplified alternative water treatment system that combines slow filtration using sand and gravel with solar disinfection.

A modified slow sand filtration system of epikarst spring water in karst mountainous areas, China

Journal Article
Study surrounding the effectiveness of a modified slow sand filtration system for treating epikarst water in rural China.

A community-based approach to promote household water treatment in Rwanda

Journal Article
About a community-based approach to promote household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) in rural Ethiopia. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based intervention in promoting HWTS practices and reducing diarrheal diseases.

Technologies applied for drinking water treatment in rural communities

The document provides data on the functionality of handpumps in various countries in Africa and Asia. The data includes information on the number of handpumps installed, the number of handpumps that are functional, and the reasons for handpump failures.

Water Safety Planning for Small Community Water Supplies

Technical Guide
Provide a resource for organizations and individuals involved in providing safe drinking water in rural areas, including water supply professionals, public health officials, and community leaders.

Guidelines to Planning Sustainable Water Projects and Selecting Appropriate Technologies

Technical Guide
The use of different water sanitation techniques and guidelines to planning sustainable water projects and which technologies to use.

Compendium of Water Supply Technologies in Emergencies

Technical Guide
A collaborative guide providing insights and solutions for water supply in emergency situations, including strategies for ensuring water availability, minimizing waste, and providing safe access to water points.

An Introduction to Self­-Supply Putting the User First

Evaluate the effectiveness of in-line drinking water chlorination in reducing child diarrhoea in urban Bangladesh.