Perspectives are different frameworks from which to explore the knowledge around sustainable sanitation and water management. Perspectives are like filters: they compile and structure the information that relate to a given focus theme, region or context. This allows you to quickly navigate to the content of your particular interest while promoting the holistic understanding of sustainable sanitation and water management.
This document describes small-scaled sprinkler and drip systems and also discusses the technical aspects.
NEIBLING, H. ROBBINS, J.A. (n.y): Equipment Selection and Sizing for Sprinkler and Drip Irrigation. Idaho: University of Idaho URL [Visita: 21.06.2011]
This article discusses the economical side of sprinkler irrigation.
HARRIS, G. (2007): Sprinkler irrigation: Profitable or Not. Toowoomba: The Australian Cottongrower URL [Visita: 21.06.2011]
This short article describes the irrigation systems “surface irrigation”, “sprinkler irrigation” and “micro irrigation” and its performance.
UCCE (2005): Ground Water Protection Area. Irrigation Systems and their Performance. California: University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE). [Accessed: 20.06.2011].
How can you decide what irrigation system you need? This paper answers some of the most important “system selection questions”.
BARNHILL, J.V. HILL, R.W. PATTERSON, R. (2009): Small Acreage Irrigation System Selection. Logan: Utah State University URL [Visita: 20.06.2011]The online version of the book “Guidelines for Designing and Evaluating Surface Irrigation Systems” written by W.R. Walker in 1989 is still a very precious open source which contains all important information about surface irrigation.
In the present study, field trials were conducted using the IrriMATETM system at a limited number of sites with the objective to demonstrate the application of surface irrigation evaluation to bay irrigated pasture and to indentify the potential gains in irrigation performance. Although the sample of sites was small they provide an indication of the level of performance across the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District (GMID) and the opportunity for substantial water savings through changed practice on-farm.
SMITH, R. GILLIES, M. SHANAHAN, M. CAMPBELL, B. WILLIAMSON, B. (2010): Demonstration of Surface Irrigation Evaluation Technology in the Gouldburn Murray Irrigation District. Part I: Evaluating the Performance of Bay Irrigation. (= Technical Report ). Queensland: Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) for Irrigation Future. [Accessed: 20.06.2011] PDF
This presentation includes an overview about surface irrigation systems and is illustrated with photos about the different systems and applications.
USU (n.y): Introduction to Surface Irrigation Systems. Logan: Utah State University URL [Visita: 20.06.2011]
This manual describes the operation and maintenance of the three most common irrigation systems “surface irrigation”, “sprinkler irrigation” and “low flow irrigation” (micro or drip).
HILL, R.W. PATTERSON, R. BARNHILL, J.V. (2008): Small Acreage Irrigation System Operation and Maintenance. Logan: Utah State University URL [Visita: 20.06.2011]
This document presents a short glossary on the human right to water and sanitation which defines frequently used terms.
UNW DPAC (n.y): Glossary on the Human Right to Water and Sanitation. Zaragoza: UN Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication (UNW DPAC) URL [Visita: 15.06.2011]This blog contains news related to the financing of water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in developing countries, collected by Cor Dietvorst, the editor of SOURCE Weekly.
This video shows how tank trucks are used in an emergency situation, in this case after the earthquake in Haiti.
Eight Short Facts on the human right to water and sanitation.
UNW DPAC (n.y): The Human Right to Water Eight Facts. Zaragoza: UN Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication (UNW DPAC) URL [Visita: 15.06.2011]
This document presents the UN historical background and evolution of recognition of the human right to water and sanitation.
UNW DPAC (n.y): The Human Right to Water and Sanitation Milestones. Zaragoza: UN Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication (UNW DPAC) URL [Visita: 15.06.2011]Kiva works with microfinance institutions on five continents to provide loans to people without access to traditional banking systems.
This Media Brief presents the current situation and shows some examples illustrating how the human right to water and sanitation is being implemented in practice.
UNW DPAC WSSCC (n.y): The Human Right to Water and Sanitation. Media Brief. Zaragoza: UN Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication (UNW-DPAC) and Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) URL [Visita: 15.06.2011]
While much is being done to extend water provision systems to the urban poor, the roots of urban water scarcity are complex and difficult to resolve. Today, as urban water scarcity worsens, research is needed to help mitigate its impact on the environment and human welfare. This study is designed to engage with interdisciplinary scholarship on two practical problems in urban water scarcity:small-scale human-environment interactions and changing survival strategies among the urban poor
WUTICH (2006): The Effects of Urban Water Scarcity on Sociability and Reciprocity in Cochabamba Bolivia. Florida: University of Florida URL [Visita: 15.06.2011]
This factsheet describes how a tank truck should be maintained.
NHDES (2010): Environmental Fact Sheet Emergency Bulk Water for Public Water Systems. New Hampshire: Department of Environmental Services URL [Visita: 15.06.2011]This website contains a lot of information about the human right to water and sanitation.
This reader provides basic references for easy reading and some of the latest and most relevant United Nations publications on the human right to water and sanitation.
UNW DPAC (n.y): The Human Right to Water and Sanitation Reader. Zaragoza: UN Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication (UNW DPAC) URL [Visita: 15.06.2011]