Guidelines to Planning Sustainable Water Projects and Selecting Appropriate Technologies
Guidelines to Planning Sustainable Water Projects and Selecting Appropriate Technologies
Publication Year:
2012
Authors:
Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group
Language:
English
Affiliated Orgs.:
Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group
Resource Type:
Technical Guide
Summary:
The use of different water sanitation techniques and guidelines to planning sustainable water projects and which technologies to use.
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Resource Information
Resource Type
Technical Guide
Publication Year
2012
Author
Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group
Language
English
Organizational Affiliation
Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group
Specific Contaminants
Protozoa, Bacteria, Heavy Metals, Other Chemicals, Amoeba, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Total Coliforms, Thermotolerant (Faecal) Coliforms, Escherichia Coli, Fecal Streptococci, Fecal Enterococci, Ammonia, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Boron, Cadmium, Chlorine (free), Chloride, Chromium, Copper, Cyanides, Fluoride, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Molybdenum, Nickel, Nitrates, Nitrites, Silver, Selenium, Uranium
Specific Solutions
Aqua Clara International BSF, CAWST BSF, HydrAid BSF, ProCleanse Water Filter, FilterPure, Doulton, Katadyn, Basic Water Needs, SkyHydrant
Business Connect Takeaways
The importance of community engagement: The document emphasizes the importance of involving the community in all stages of the project, from planning to implementation and evaluation. It suggests that community participation can help ensure the project meets the needs of the community and is sustainable in the long term.
Selecting appropriate and sustainable technologies: The document provides guidance on selecting appropriate and sustainable technologies for water projects. It suggests that technologies should be selected based on the specific needs of the community, the availability of resources, and the environmental impact of the technology.
Ensuring the long-term sustainability of the project: The document highlights the importance of ensuring the long-term sustainability of water projects. It suggests that sustainability should be considered from the outset of the project and that strategies should be put in place to ensure the project continues to meet the needs of the community over time.