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 weblink connects to a video showing the preparation and demonstrating the pressing of a candle filter.
Page five of this publication contains a simple, illustrated guide to learn how to use and clean a ceramic filter.
WHO (2002): HWTS Following Emergencies and Disasters. South Asia Earthquake and Tsunami. Geneva: World Health Organisation (WHO) URL [Accessed: 21.07.2010]
This paper aims to present a basic conceptual framework for understanding the main practical issues and challenges relating to tariffs and subsidies in the water sector in developing countries. The paper introduces the basic economic notions relevant to the water sector; presents an analytical framework for assessing the need for and evaluating subsidies; and discusses the recent evidence on the features and performance of water tariffs and subsidies in various regions, with a special focus on Africa. The discussion is limited to the provision of drinking water to urban households in developing countries.
BLANC, D. le (2008): A Framework for Analyzing Tariffs and Subsidies in Water Provision to Urban Households . New York: DESA Working Paper n°63 URL [Accessed: 20.07.2010]The website of the World Water Assessment Program (WWAP) serves as a thematic entry point to the current UNESCO and UNESCO-led programmes on freshwater. It offers a review of case studies to highlight the challenges that need to be addressed in the water resources sector including water-pricing issues.
This factsheet is a short version of the guidelines for the safe use of urine and faeces for agricultural purposes providing information about requirements for plant growth, nutrients in excreta, hygiene aspects, and recommendations and guidance for cultivation.
ECOSANRES (2008): Guidelines on the Safe Use of Urine and Faeces in Crop Production. Factsheet N0. 6. Harare (Zimbabwe): Stockholm Environment Institute EcoSanRes Programme URL [Accessed: 20.07.2010]
The main focus of the report (here: executive summary) is the affordability of water services in OECD countries, as well as the social measures currently in place aimed at resolving these affordability problems. The report also examines the potential role of the private sector in incorporating the social dimension into water pricing decisions, as well as issues related to making the transition towards higher levels of access to water services.
OECD (2002): Social Issues in the Provision and Pricing of Water Services. Executive Summary.. URL [Accessed: 20.07.2010]
The World Bank website provides a wide section on water pricing and subsidies with many publications and case studies about improving water services for the poor as well as data & statistics about water supply and sanitation.
This paper describes the major elements of a package of pricing and tariff reforms that are needed in the municipal water supply sector in many South Asian cities. Keywords: Increasing block tariffs; Pro-poor policies; Seasonal tariffs; Subsidies; Tariff designs; Water pricing
WHITTINGTON, D. (2003): Water Pricing and Tariff Design: a Reform Agenda for South Asia. In: Water Policy: Volume 5 , 61–76. URL [Accessed: 20.07.2010]
This factsheet is a short version of the guidelines for the safe use of urine and faeces for agricultural purposes providing information on the health risk associated we the use of human excreta in agriculture and how to limit these.
ECOSANRES (2008): Guidelines on the Safe Use of Urine and Faeces in Ecological Sanitation Systems. Factsheet No. 5. (= EcoSanRes Factsheet, No. 5 ). Harare (Zimbabwe): Stockholm Environment Institute EcoSanRes Programme URL [Accessed: 20.07.2010]
This paper describes the major elements of a package of pricing and tariff reforms that are needed in the municipal water supply sector in many South Asian cities. Keywords: Increasing block tariffs; Pro-poor policies; Seasonal tariffs; Subsidies; Tariff designs; Water pricing.
WHITTINGTON, D. (2003): Municipal Water Pricing and Tariff Design: a Reform Agenda for South Asia. In: Water Policy 5 : , 61–76. URL [Accessed: 20.07.2010]The official website of the World Health Organization gives many general information about water, which is good for getting an overview on the topic.
An efficient leakage control and reduction campaign on the Maltese islands had five major focuses: pressure management, active leakage localisation, dynamic leakage repair, network rationalisation and replacement of critically weak pipe work.
RIZZO, A. (2001): Strategic Management of Water Leakage in the Maltese Islands. Luqa: Water Services Corporation URL [Accessed: 14.07.2010]
This study documents the drinking water response, including the role played by household water treatment after the Indian Ocean Tsunami.
CLASEN, T. SMITH, L. (2005): The Drinking Water Response to the Indian Ocean Tsunami, Including the Role of Household Water Treatment. Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO) URL [Accessed: 14.07.2010]
Part 1 presents the essentials of leak detection and repair, and could be used as a basis for awareness raising material or at least a quick overview of the topic (importance of leak detection, major causes, identification). Part 2 provides information on a comprehensive leak detection and repair program.
EPD (2007): Water Leak Detection and Repair Program. (= EPD Guidance Document ). Georgia: Environmental Protection Division (EPD) URL [Accessed: 14.07.2010]
This document includes a guide to using different media (drama, broadcast media and other media). In the internet section, it focuses on networking. You can get detailed information on networking, especially combined with gender questions. As there are some case studies, the document is not just theoretical but close to reality.
BURKE, A. (1999): Communications & Development. A practical guide. London: Social Development Division. Department for International Development. [Accessed: 14.07.2010]
A single page factsheet with descriptions from the field and the lab. Describes effectiveness, advantages and limitations of boiling.
CDC ; USAID (2009): Boiling. CDC-USAID Household Water Treatment Options in Developing Countries Factsheets. (= CDC-USAID Household Water Treatment Options in Developing Countries Factsheets ). New York: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) URL [Accessed: 14.07.2010]
Concise and technical information aimed at small systems, describing the methods used to detect, locate and correct leaks. Also available in Spanish.
LAHLOU, Z.M. (2001): Leak Detection and Water Loss Control . (= National Drinking Water Clearinghouse Tech Brief No 17 ). Morgantown: National Environmental Services Centre (NESC) URL [Accessed: 14.07.2010]