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Slow Sand Filtration for Community Water Supply in Developing Countries. A Design and Construction Manual

This very comprehensive technical paper includes important background information, a detailed description of the principle of slow sand filtration and much information on the construction, design and implementation of slow sand filtration plants.

DIJK, J.C. van OOMEN, J.H.C. (1978): Slow Sand Filtration for Community Water Supply in Developing Countries. A Design and Construction Manual. (= IRC Technical Paper Series , 11 ). The Hague: International Reference Centre for Community Water Supply URL [Accessed: 30.05.2018]
A Road Map for Small-Scale Desalination

In the near future, sea-level rise will cause further saltwater intrusion into water resources, while an increasing number of water control structures will increase river salinity –threatening fresh water supplies for drinking and livelihoods, irreversibly impacting people’s lives and livelihoods. Desalination technologies typically require high energy inputs, as well as specialized maintenance procedures, to function sustainably – rendering them inappropriate for water production in low-income areas. The focus of this paper is the development of a ‘Road Map’ for scalable, low energy-input solutions for small-scale desalination.

Kathryn S. Boden Chinmayee V. Subban (2018): A Road Map for Small-Scale Desalination. An overview of existing and emerging technology solutions for cost-efficient and low-energy desalination in South and Southeast Asia. Oxford: Oxfam GB URL [Accessed: 28.05.2018] PDF
Waste Stabilization Ponds and Constructed Wetlands Design Manual
KAYOMBO, S. MBWETTE, T. S. A. KATIMA, J. H. Y. LADEGAARD, N. JORGENSEN, S. E. (2004): Waste Stabilization Ponds and Constructed Wetlands Design Manual. Dar es Salaam/Copenhagen: United Nations Environmental Program - International Environmental Technology Centre (UNEP-IETC) and Danish International Development Agency (Danida) URL [Accessed: 28.05.2018] PDF
Groundwater for Emergency Situations: A Methodological Guide

Este documento es una guía metodológica que integra casos prácticos con principios y técnicas sobre la protección de aguas subterráneas, sobre todo en casos o situaciones de emergencia de peligros naturales o hidrológicos.

VRBA, J. (editor) and VERHAGEN, B. (editor) (2011): Groundwater for Emergency Situations: A Methodological Guide. Paris (France): UNESCO - International Hydrological Programme (IHP), Division of Water Science, IHP-VII Series on Groundwater No. 3. URL [Accessed: 27.05.2018] PDF
Efficient Treatment of Lead-containing Wastewater by Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Nanostructures.

This paper provides insights on scientific research on the development of hydroxyapatite nanorods (nHAp) and hydroxyapatite/chitosan nanocomposite (nHApCs) for the removal of lead ions from aqueous lead-containing solutions in a batch adsorption experiment.

Mohammad, A. ; Salah Eldin, T. ; Hassan, M. Bahgat E.El-Anadoulia ; El-Anadoulia, B. (2017): Efficient Treatment of Lead-containing Wastewater by Hydroxyapatite/Chitosan Nanostructures.. In: Arabian Journal of Chemistry: Volume 10 , 683-690. URL [Accessed: 23.05.2018]
Fluoride in Drinking-Water
FAWELL, J. Bailey, K. Chilton, J. Dahi, E. Fewtrell, L. Magara, Y. WHO (2018): Fluoride in Drinking-Water. London, UK: WHO URL [Accessed: 23.05.2018]
Removal of fluoride from aqueous solution by adsorption on hydroxyapatite (HAP) using response surface methodology.

A study on the adsorption of fluoride onto hydroxyapatite was conducted and the process parameters were optimized using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

MOURABET, M. ; EL RHILASSI, A. ; EL BOUJAADY, H. ; BENNANI-ZIATNI, M. ; EL HAMRI, R. ; TAITAI, A. (2015): Removal of fluoride from aqueous solution by adsorption on hydroxyapatite (HAP) using response surface methodology.. In: Journal of Saudi Chemical Society: Volume 19 , 603-615. URL [Accessed: 23.05.2018]
Community-Based Technologies for Domestic Wastewater Treatment and Reuse- options for urban agriculture

The report suggests that emerging trends in low-cost, decentralised naturally-based infrastructure and urban wastewater management which promote the recovery and reuse of wastewater resources are increasingly relevant. Technologies for these sanitation options are presented. The concept of managing urban wastewater flows at a decentralised or "intermediate" level, based on micro watersheds, is explored. Effluent treatment standards that are currently accepted in order to protect public health and safety are reviewed.

ROSE, D.G. (1999): Community-Based Technologies for Domestic Wastewater Treatment and Reuse- options for urban agriculture. (= Cities Feeding People (CFP) Report Series. , 27 ). Ottawa: International Development Research Center Canada (IDRC) URL [Accessed: 23.05.2018]
Monitoring our Rivers and Streams

Con este artículo en inglés se busca obtener información valiosa sobre cuencas hidrográficas con el monitoreo de la calidad y cantidad de las aguas superficiales, así como promover la participación ciudadana en esta práctica con el fin de tener un mayor rango de acción de monitoreo y, concientizar a la ciudadanía en el uso eficiente de los recursos hídricos.

ERWIN, M. and HAMILTON, P. (2002): Monitoring our Rivers and Streams . Colorado (USA): U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). URL [Accessed: 20.05.2018] PDF