Submerged Pond Sand Filter—A Novel Approach to Rural Water Supply

Submerged Pond Sand Filter—A Novel Approach to Rural Water Supply

This study describes the new design and function of a modified version of a traditional slow sand filter. The Submerged Pond Sand Filter is built inside a pond and has a vertical as well as a horizontal flow of water through a sloped filter opening. The filter provides treated drinking water to a rural Indian village. The filter has functioned with minimal maintenance for five years without bei...

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Rural Water Supply and Sanitation.indd

The Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) is a multi-donor partnership administered by the World Bank to help the poor gain access to water supply and sanitation services that are accessible, safe, and sustainable. Th e fi ndings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this document are entirely those of the authors and should not be attributed to the World Bank, its affi liated organizatio...

Sustainability Assessment Of National Rural Water Supply Program In Tanzania Abstract Sustainability of rural water supply programs in developing countries

Sustainability of rural water supply programs in developing countries is still an elusive goal. It is widely accepted that as a rule they have failed to deliver benefits to society in the long run. Emphasis has frequently been given on the short-term activities. Fast production of new schemes is thus a common strategy, prioritizing the engineering component, while sidestepping social and partic...

A Green Approach to Safe Domestic Drinking Water Supply by Using Solar Geyser

Introduction: Accessibility to safe drinking water is an important human health issue, so water reuse and water resources management are critical in arid parts of developing  regions. This study aimed to investigate the use of a combined simple designed solar geyser/photocell for drinking water disinfection. Materials and Methods: In this study, a solar geyser with a simple design was combined...