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.
Akvopedia is an open water and sanitation resource and provide information on production of active chlorine with WATA devices.
This website provides general information on chlorine and its different uses, WATA devices (user guides) and quality control reagents as well as on the WATASOL approach and its implementation around the world.
This study evaluated point-of-use chlorination and storage in special plastic containers of gathered household water for improving microbial quality and reducing diarrhoeal incidences among consumers living under conditions of poor sanitation and hygiene.
SOBSEY, M.D. ; HANDZEL, T. ; VENCZEL L. (2003): Chlorination and safe storage of household drinking water in developing countries to reduce waterborne disease. In: Water Science and Technology: Volume 47 , 221-228. URL [Accessed: 18.05.2019]
This report outlines the findings of the six-country study (Paraguay, Argentina, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru and Bolivia) of small-scale providers of water supply and sanitation service in Latin America carried out by the Water and Sanitation Program.
SOLO (2003): Environmental Factsheet. Independent Water Entrepreneurs in Latin America. Washington DC: The World Bank URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]
Investigation of UV light emitting diodes (LEDs) as a substitute for conventional mercury lamp for a point of use disinfection option with performance and economic evaluation.
CHATTERLEY, C. LINDEN, K. (2010): Demonstration and evaluation of germicidal UV-LEDs for point-of-use water disinfection. IWA URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]
This document shares information on UV introduction, mechanics of disinfection, Ultraviolet dose calculation, estimated lethal dose for microorganisms etc.
INTERNATIONAL WATERGUARD (n.y): Disinfection of water by Ultraviolet light. Burnaby: International Waterguard URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]
Power point presentation focused on UV disinfection theory, working mechanism, advantages of UV system with Trojan’s UV disinfection technologies.
LEINBERGER, J. Disinfection of drinking water with Ultraviolet light. Trojan Technologies Inc. URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]
A six-pages compilation about what to do in emergency situations. Designated to the South Asia earthquake and tsunami.
WHO (n.y): Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Following Emergencies and Disasters. pdf presentation. Geneva: World Health Organisation (WHO) URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]
Factsheet on UV tubes.
CAWST (2009): Ultraviolet (UV) Disinfection. Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Fact Sheets - Academic. Alberta: Center for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]
This article comprises the work of several research teams which analysed the effectiveness of SODIS in various laboratory and field investigations.
SOMMER, B. ; MARINO, A. ; SOLETE, Y. ; SALAS, M.L. ; DIEROLF, C. ; VALIENTE, C. ; MORA, D. ; RECHSTEINER, R. ; SETTER, P. ; WIROJANAGUD, W. ; AJARME, H. ; AL-HASSAN, A. ; WEGELIN, M. (1997): SODIS – an Emerging Water Treatment Process . In: Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology - Aqua: Volume 46 , 127. URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]
This paper summarises results from field tests with UV-tubes.
GADGIL, A. ; DREASCHER, A. ; GREENE, D. ; MILLER, P. ; MOTAU, C. ; STEVENS, F. (1997): Field testing UV Disinfection of Drinking Water. In: Proceedings of the 23rd WEDC Conference "Water and Sanitation for All," Durban South Africa, September 1-5, 1997: URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]
This master thesis researches UV tube performance, effectiveness and optimization of design at Laboratory (Renewable and Appropriate Energy Laboratory at UC Berkeley) and in the field (near Patzcuaro, Mexico).
COHN, A. (2002): UV tube as an appropriate water disinfection technology. Master Thesis. Berkeley: University of California URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]
This booklet, part of the Smart Water Solutions series provides a wide range of methods and products for home water treatment in rural areas.
NWP (2010): Smart Disinfection Solutions. Examples of small-scale disinfection products for safe drinking water. (= Smart water solutions ). Amsterdam: KIT Publishers URL [Accessed: 17.05.2019]