Resource Materials
Documents, links and fact-sheets on emergency water, sanitation and hygiene issues. These materials are useful for emergency relief workers operating in disaster areas (earthquakes, tsunami etc).
Water supply and sanitation in emergency situations
A selection of fact sheets and key documents available online and in hard copy dealing with emergency water supply and sanitation.
Water supply in disasters and emergencies (ch 24)
06 Jan 05
This chapter focuses on the provision of drinking water supplies in emergency situations. It suggests both immediate and longer-term inputs that can be implemented by external agencies or by communities themselves.
Water quality and quantity (ch 4)
06 Jan 05
This chapter of the book 'Small Community Water Supplies' gives guidelines for the quality and quantity of water required for different levels of service.
How to promote measures to prevent water-borne diseases?
FAQ sheet on preventing the spread of water-borne/faecal-oral diseases: options for raising awareness and promoting safe hygiene behaviours in the community – Focus on Nepal, prepared by NEWAH, Nepal Water for Health, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Water supply and sanitation in emergency situations - organisations and networks
A selection of key international organisations and networks active in emergency water supply and sanitation.
Water supply and sanitation in emergency situations - overviews and databases
Key websites and databases related to emergency water supply and sanitation
IGRAC
IGRAC has taken the initiative to prepare an overview of the effects of the tsunami on the groundwater.
Aceh salinated wells
Wells in tsunami hit areas in Aceh have been polluted with salt water. We are planning to clean them and would like to receive confirmation if the proposed method of cleaning is appropriate.
