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Effectiveness of In-Line Chlorination of Gravity Flow Water Supply in Two Rural Communities in Panama

In-line chlorination can improve household stored drinking water quality and reduce child diarrhoea in low-income urban settings with intermittent water supply.

Selenium contamination, consequences and remediation techniques in water and soils: A review

Journal Article
Selenium (Se) contamination in water is a global issue due to its potential health risks. This review explores Se's chemistry, health threats, and various remediation techniques. It evaluates the pros, cons, and recent advancements of each method, considering experimental conditions and economic factors.

Purification of Contaminated Water with Reverse Osmosis: Effective Solution of Providing Clean Water for Human Needs in Developing Countries

Journal Article
The use of mobile phones to improve maternal and neonatal health in rural Bangladesh, and provides insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing mHealth interventions in low-resource settings.

Contamination of Groundwater

Causes of groundwater contamination, the potential health effects of contaminated groundwater, and the methods used to prevent and treat groundwater contamination.

Bisphenol A Removal from Water by Activated Carbon. Effects of Carbon Characteristics and Solution Chemistry

Journal Article
A review of the literature on the occurrence and fate of the pharmaceutical drug tamoxifen in the environment, including its sources, levels, and potential impacts on human and environmental health.

Benzene and drinking water

Factsheet
Health effects of benzene in drinking water, including the potential for increased risk of cancer and other adverse health outcomes.

A review of the occurrence, transformation, and removal of poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in wastewater treatment plants

Journal Article
Impact of air pollution on cognitive performance and finds that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with a significant reduction in verbal and math test scores.

Water Quality and Wastewater

Factsheet
Information about water quality and wastewater, including the global water crisis, the impact of poor water quality on health and the environment, and the need for sustainable water management practices.

Water Scarcity

Factsheet
Water scarcity, including its causes, impacts, and potential solutions, as well as the need for sustainable water management practices to ensure access to clean and safe water for all.