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 the use of membranes in removing pathogens, other particles, and organic matter from traditional supplies; desalting lower-quality sources such as brackish groundwater and seawater; and treating municipal water wastewater for non-potable use.
AWWA RF (2007): Advancing the Science of Water: AwwaRF and Membrane Processes. Denver, CO: American Water Works Association Research Foundation (AWWA RF). [Accessed: 08.03.2012] PDF
This publication describes a green process based on a double membrane technology combining a microfiltration based membrane bioreactor and ultrafiltration to treat micro-polluted source water in drinking water treatment.
GAO, W. ; LIANG, H. ; WANG, L.Y. ; CHANG, H.Q. ; LI, G.B. (2011): Pilot Study of Integrated MF-based MBR and UF for Drinking Water Producing by Treating Micropolluted Source Water . In: 2011 2nd International Conference on Chemistry and Chemical Engineering IPCBEE : Volume 14
An article about pervious pavement and its possibilities.
TECOECO (n.y): Permecocrete. Glenorchy: TecEco Pty Ltd. URL [Accessed: 05.03.2012]
In this paper, the technical and economic features of the major seawater desalination processes are reviewed. Each process is described in some detail and the basic mathematical relations used for estimating its performance are outlined. Economic models are also introduced which were developed for the purpose of estimating the water cost for each process.
EL-NASHAR, A.M. (n.y): The Economics and Performance of Desalination Plants. Paris: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) URL [Accessed: 05.03.2012]
This handbook will help you maintain your stormwater management facility to make sure it performs the work it is designed to accomplish.
CITY OF PORTLAND (2006): Operation and Maintenance for Private Property Owners. Portland: Environmental Services URL [Accessed: 05.03.2012]
This paper presents a proposal for fulfilling the energy demands of small desalination facilities in remote areas by using a combination of renewable energies. The integrated system consists of photovoltaic modules as well as a wind turbine, diesel generator, battery bank for energy storage and a reverse osmosis desalinisation unit.
SALAZAR, J. TADEO, F. PRADA, C. (2010): Renewable Energy for Desalination using Reverse Osmosis. Valladolid: Deparment of Systems Engineering and Automatic Control, University of Valladolid URL [Accessed: 05.03.2012]
This paper deals with the disposal of the coagulation-flocculation-filtration sludges from water work plants, which treat surface water ("drinking sludges"). It reports their characteristics, discusses the problems connected with their disposal - in particular by land-application for agricultural or ecological purposes.
VERLICCHI, P. ; MASOTTI, L. (n.y): Reuse of Drinking Water Treatment Plants Sludges in Agriculture. PDF
These online guidelines work upon: increasing understanding of the local environment and how it, the crop and other yield-determining factors interact; improving management of cropping systems and thus, sustainable yield; and increasing crop diversification. They are not a set of static rules; on the contrary, they encourage modifications in order to address local needs and circumstances after a cycle of learning, thought and discussion among all collaborators.
FAO (2003): On-Farm Trials for Adapting and Adopting Good Agricultural Practices. Suitable Methods of Tillage for the Farm. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) URL [Accessed: 01.03.2012]
This book provides a general introduction to a wide range of technologies. Among the topics covered are: planning and management of small water supplies, community water supplies in Central and Eastern European countries, water quality and quantity, integrated water resources management, artificial recharge, rainwater harvesting, spring water tapping, groundwater withdrawal, water lifting, surface water intake, water treatment, aeration, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, multi-stage filtration, desalination technology, disinfection, household level water treatment, technologies for arsenic and iron removal from ground water, and emergency and disaster water supply. Chapter 19: Disinfection
SMET, J. ; WIJK, C. van (2002): Small Community Water Supplies: Technology, People and Partnership: Disinfection Chapter 19. The Hague: International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) URL [Accessed: 29.02.2012]
This book provides a general introduction to a wide range of technologies. Among the topics covered are: planning and management of small water supplies, community water supplies in Central and Eastern European countries, water quality and quantity, integrated water resources management, artificial recharge, rainwater harvesting, spring water tapping, groundwater withdrawal, water lifting, surface water intake, water treatment, aeration, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, multi-stage filtration, desalination technology, disinfection, household level water treatment, technologies for arsenic and iron removal from ground water, and emergency and disaster water supply. Chapter 2: Water Supply in Disasters and Emergencies
SMET, J. ; WIJK, C. van (2002): Small Community Water Supplies: Technology, People and Partnership: Water Supply in Disasters and Emergencies - Chapter 24. The Hague: International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) URL [Accessed: 29.02.2012]
A study on the upscaling of the sand storage dam and the sedimentation processes that occur in the surroudings of the sand storage dam.
GIJSBERTSEN, C. (2007): A Study to Upscaling of the Principle and Sediment (Transport) Processes behind Sand Storage Dams, Kitui District, Kenya. Master Thesis Hydrogeology. Amsterdam: Vrije University URL [Accessed: 29.02.2012] PDF
This study investigated the behaviors associated with solar water disinfection (SODIS) adoption among households assigned to receive SODIS promotion during a cluster-randomized trial in rural Bolivia. Most of the observed household characteristics showed limited potential to predict compliance with a comprehensive, year-long SODIS-promotion campaign; this finding reflects the complexity of behavior change in the context of household water treatment. However, findings also suggest that the motivation to adopt new water treatment habits and to acquire new knowledge about drinking water treatment is associated with prior engagements in sanitary hygiene and with the experience of contemporary family health concerns.
CHRISTEN, A. PACHECO, G.D. HATTENDORF, J. ARNOLD, B.F. CEVALLOS, M. INDERGAND, S. COLFORD, J.M. MAEUSEYAHL, D. (2010): Factors Associated with Compliance Among Users of Solar Water Disinfection in Rural Bolivia. London: BioMed Central URL [Accessed: 29.02.2012]
This publication is based on 21 country reports on fertiliser use by crop issued by FAO between 2002 and 2006. Its objective is to demonstrate the importance of information on fertiliser use by crop, not only on a national level but also by agro-ecological zone, or in even greater detail. It also aims to demonstrate how the correct use of fertilisers could help to achieve the first target of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) of the United Nations, i.e. eradicate extreme poverty and hunger.
FAO (2006): Fertilizer Use by Crop. Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) URL [Accessed: 29.02.2012]
This book provides a general introduction to a wide range of technologies. Among the topics covered are: planning and management of small water supplies, community water supplies in Central and Eastern European countries, water quality and quantity, integrated water resources management, artificial recharge, rainwater harvesting, spring water tapping, groundwater withdrawal, water lifting, surface water intake, water treatment, aeration, coagulation and flocculation, sedimentation, multi-stage filtration, desalination technology, disinfection, household level water treatment, technologies for arsenic and iron removal from ground water, and emergency and disaster water supply. Chapter 17: Rapid Filtration
SMET, J. ; WIJK, C. van (2002): Small Community Water Supplies: Technology, People and Partnership: Rapid Filtration - Chapter 17. The Hague: International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) URL [Accessed: 29.02.2012]