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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_PAZZwT9oI&feature=player_embedded [Visita: 18.08.2011]

This short video explains how OXFAM implemented the use of peepoo bags in two IDP camps after the Haiti earthquake in 2010. This toilet solution includes latrine cubicles that address the dignity and privacy issue often criticised in connection with peepoo bags.

MATTHEWS, B. (2004): Community-based savings bank in Cambodia. URL [Visita: 18.08.2011]

This document explains how constructed wetlands work and there is a collection of different wetlands all over the world.

VYMAZAL, J. (2010): Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment. Prague: Department of Landscape Ecology URL [Visita: 17.08.2011]

This report summarises the role of constructed wetlands to remove contaminants from wastewater, and profiles several sites where constructed wetlands have been implemented for treatment applications other than municipal wastewater. It contains information gathered from a range of currently available sources, including project documents, reports, periodicals, Internet searches, and personal communication with involved parties.

LORION, R. (2001): Constructed Wetlands: Passive Systems for Wastewater Treatment. Washington DC: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) URL [Visita: 17.08.2011]

The objective of this report is to provide policy makers at all levels with a reliable, easily accessible, comprehensive and global analysis of the evidence to make informed decisions in sanitation and drinking-water. The document highlights where efforts stagnate in achieving the Millennium Development Goal Target 7.C. − to halve, by 2015, the proportion of people without sustainable access to safe drinking-water and basic sanitation. This report contains a large number of data and analyses on sanitation and drinking- water, making it a resource that can be used to strengthen policies and assist decision-makers.

WHO (2010): UN-Water Global Annual Assessment of Sanitation and Drinking-Water (GLAAS). Targeting Resources for better Results. Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO) URL [Visita: 17.08.2011]

The Kathmandu Valley faces critical problems regarding the availability of drinking water, the quality of water and wastewater management. To improve the wastewater management, constructed wetlands, mostly planted with reed, were constructed. The project area is in Madhyapur Thimi municipality, one of Nepal’s oldest settlements.

RAJBHANDARI, K. (n.y): Sunga Constructed Wetland for Wastewater Management. A Case Study in Community Based Water Resource Management. Shanta Bhawan: WaterAid Nepal URL [Visita: 15.08.2011]

This presentation provides information on the SAT system in the Dan Region (central Israel) and its importance and potential for water reclamation in Israel.

CIKUREL, H. (2006): Future Scenarios for Soil Aquifer Treatment: Responding to Change. SWITCH Project Workshop on Learning Alliance. Tel Aviv: Mekorot URL [Visita: 11.08.2011]

http://www.fao.org/docrep/t0551e/t0551e00.htm#Contents [Visita: 10.08.2011]

This online publication from the FAO is on wastewater treatment and use in agriculture. It includes some case studies on SAT. Chapter 4 and 9.3 are especially recommended (case study Arizona).

BIXIO, D. ; THOEYE, C. ; KONING, J. de ; JOKSIMOVIC, D. ; SAVIC, D. ; WINTGENS, T. ; MELIN, T. (2006): Wastewater Reuse in Europe. Entradas: Desalination 187 : URL [Visita: 10.08.2011]

This study conducted in Alice Springs, the arid zone of central Australia, evaluated the performance of the SAT method, in particular rates of infiltration and changes in groundwater quality. It found that attenuation of nitrogen is low because the soil beneath the basin is aerobic and denitrification is inhibited. The report features many technical details and data analysis.

MIOTLINSKI, K. BARRY, K. DILLON, P. (2010): Alice Springs SAT Project Hydrological and Water Quality Monitoring Report 2008-2009. CSIRO Water for a Healthy Country National Research Flagship URL [Visita: 10.08.2011]

JIMENEZ, B. ; ASANO, T. (2008): Water Reuse. An International Survey of Current Practice, Issues and Needs. London: IWA Publishing URL [Visita: 10.08.2011]

This WHO technical report aims to provide practical guidance and recommendations in managing concerns over pharmaceuticals in drinking-water, taking into consideration the available scientific knowledge and evidence. It emphasizes the importance to prioritise this emerging issue in the overall context of water safety management, which includes microbial and other chemical risks that may threaten the safety of drinking-water.

WHO (2011): Pharmaceuticals in Drinking-water. Public Health and Environment Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Health. Geneve: World Health Organization (WHO) URL [Visita: 08.08.2011]

Measuring the chlorine residual in a water source is a simple but important method to check if water is safe for drinking. This short factsheet features easy language and pictures describing the measuring method and procedure.

REED, B. (2005): How to Measure Chlorine Residual in Water. Technical Notes for Emergencies. Geneva: WHO URL [Visita: 08.08.2011]

Through a process of continual improvement the initial problems with the pressure sewer systems were identified and eliminated. This is the report.

GROGAN, G. (2007): The Operation and Maintenance of Pressure Systems. Shepparton: Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) URL [Visita: 08.08.2011]

Between the years 1997 and 1998, almost 350 grinder pumps were installed along the waterfront property of in Kitsap County (Washington). This paper describes the proven performance and what they learned.

MAYHEW, C. (2005): Low Pressure Sewer Systems: Proven Performance and Lessons Learned. Port Orchard: West Sound Utility District. [Acessed: 08.08.2011] PDF

This technical document of the Environment One Corporation explains the possibilities with E/One low pressure system.

EONE (n.y): Low Pressure Sewer Systems Using Environment One Grinder Pumps. Niskayuna: Environment One Corporation URL [Visita: 08.08.2011]

http://aquaponicsworld.net/Aquaponics_World_Index.html [Visita: 04.08.2011]

This webpage provides information on large-scale aquaculture systems. It contains information on aquaculture for producing crops and gives information on farming in this very special field.

http://www.fishfarming.com/duckweed.html [Visita: 04.08.2011]

This webpage describes the sustainable technology of growing plants (duckweed) and fish (Tilapia) in a symbiotic way. The text is illustrated with various pictures (English).

http://www.webofcreation.org/BuildingGrounds/aqua/Chap3.html [Visita: 04.08.2011]

This webpage is about aquaponics. Aquaponics is the combination of aquaculture and hydroponics. While algae, submerged plants, and floating plants do a good job of removing fish wastes from a recirculating aquaculture system, so can lettuce, basil, or many other common vegetables and herbs. Fish wastes can be treated with a biofilter and then allowed to pass through hydroponic troughs, where the roots of cultivated plants can remove the wastes as fertiliser.

http://ag.arizona.edu/azaqua/extension/Classroom/Aquaponics.htm [Visita: 04.08.2011]

This webpage shows many pictures of integrated systems of aquaculture and agriculture. Furthermore, the most important facts and key figures are given.