Catalogue
1210 factsheets
Investment Readiness Benchmark
The Investment Readiness Benchmarking tool focuses on the key success factors of water related start-ups from a business and impact angle. It allows …
Last updated 08 April 2021
Ion Exchange
Ion exchange is a water treatment method where one or more undesirable ionic contaminants are removed from water by exchange with another non-…
Last updated 24 May 2019
Irrigation
To reduce dependence on freshwater and maintain a constant source of water for irrigation throughout the year, wastewater of varying quality can be…
Last updated 26 May 2019
Jerrycan / Tank
Jerrycans are light, plastic containers that are readily available and can be easily carried by one person. When sealed, they can be used to safely…
Last updated 28 May 2019
Lakes
Lakes are surface water sources, with water levels changing depending on the seasons. Lakes usually play an important role in the supply of water for…
Last updated 13 June 2019
Land Allocation Process
Land acquisition commonly refers to the purchase of land, while land allocation means the allocation of state-owned land for a certain purpose.…
Last updated 08 June 2020
Landfills
A landfill is an engineered pit, in which layers of solid waste are filled, compacted and covered for final disposal. It is lined at the bottom to…
Last updated 08 June 2019
Laws, policies and regulations
The regulatory framework of a country influences private sector activities through laws, regulations, standards and tax regimes among others- also…
Last updated 29 August 2019
Leach Field
A leach field, or drainage field, is a network of perforated pipes that are laid in underground gravel-filled trenches to dissipate the effluent from…
Last updated 28 May 2019
Leakage Control
Water leakage is an important component of water losses. Many methods for controlling leakage from urban water supply systems have emerged, but it…
Last updated 14 May 2019
