SITE MAP
The Problem
The Clean Water Shortage
Origins of Contamination
Types of Water Contamination
Waterborne Diseases
Effects of Contaminated Water
Waterborne Disease Videos
Change That Lasts
Clean Water is the Foundation
Benefits of Clean Water
Sustainable Development
Transformational Development
Role of Technology
Slums and WASH
Slum Communities and WASH Principles
Self Help Groups and CBO's
Self Help Groups and Community-Based Organizations
Cooperative Efforts of CBO's and NGO's
SHG's in the Implementation Phase
Groundwater
Intro. To Groundwater
Groundwater Sources
Locating Groundwater
Manual Well Digging
Mechanized Well Drilling
Well Site Location
Proper Well Construction
Pump Pad Construction
Basics of Making Concrete
Well Disinfection
Bentonite Clay
Intro. to Bentonite Clay
Bentonite Properties and Roles in Mud Rotary Drilling
Proper Mixing of Bentonite Drilling Mud
Using Bentonite and Managing Mud Pits
Surface Water
Intro. To Surface Water
Springs and Seeps
Ponds and Lakes
Rivers and Streams
Sand Dams
Rainwater Harvesting
Surface Water Summary
Hygiene Education
Hygiene Education
Building and Using a Tippy-Tap
Hand Pumps
Intro. to Hand Pumps
Piston-Type Hand Pump Components
Hand Pump Operation and Classification
General Hand Pump Repair Guidelines
India Mark II Hand Pumps
India Mark III Hand Pumps
Afridev Hand Pump and Deep Well Hand Pumps
Zimbabwe Bush Pumps
Tara Direct Action Pumps
Water Treatment
Intro. to Water Treatment
Water Source Protection
Sedimentation Methods
Water Filters
Water Disinfection
Electrochlorination
Water Storage
Biosand Filters
Intro. to Biosand Filters
Biosand Filter Components
Biosand Filter Operation
Biosand Filter Media Prep
Sand Sieve Analysis
Hydraid Biosand Filters
Ceramic Filters
Intro. to Ceramic Filters
Ceramic Pot Filter Effectiveness
Ceramic Pot Filter Maintenance
Ceramic Pot Filter Manufacturing
Sawyer Water Filters
Intro. to Sawyer Water Filters
Sawyer Water Filter Effectiveness
Sawyer Filter Assembly and Maintenance
Sanitation Facilities
Intro. to Sanitation Facilities, Part 1
Intro. to Sanitation Facilities, Part 2
Planning Sanitation Facilities
Pit Latrine Slab Design
Pit Latrine Slab Construction
Soil Suitability and Permeability
Privy Pit Design
Privy Pit Construction
Privy Shelter Design
Privy Shelter Construction
Compost Toilet Design and Construction
Compost Toilet Operation and Maintenance
Notes From the Field
Notes From the Field
Video Library
Helpful WASH Videos
Get Involved
Ways to Get Involved
Volunteering Overseas
Why Do People Volunteer?
Financial Giving
Recommended Organizations
Links to Great Organizations