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Water quality, treatment & recycling
Water Quality Research Australia (WQRA)
WQRA is an Australian research centre established in 2008 to undertake collaborative research of national application on drinking water quality, recycled water and relevant areas of wastewater management. (Water Quality Research Australia: 2008) More info >>
Drivers and characteristics of wastewater agriculture in developing countries
This paper conducts a cross country analysis of 53 cities in the developing world, in an effort to contribute to an understanding of the factors that drive wastewater use. (International Water Management Institute: 2008) More info >>
A framework for efficient wastewater treatment & recycling systems
This paper deals with the question of how wastewater recycling can be made efficient, both in a developing country setting in Hyderabad, India, and a developed country setting in Melbourne, Australia. (IWMI: 2008) More info >>
CDC fact sheets and other documents on household water treatment
This site contains a practical collection of factsheets and resources on effective, low-cost household water treatment in developing countries. (The Environmental Health Project: 2008) More info >>
Using recycled water for drinking: an introduction
This discussion paper, commissioned by the National Water Commission and undertaken by GHD, explores the use of recycled water to supplement drinking water supplies in Australian towns and cities. (National Water Commission: June 2007) More info >>
Use of ceramic water filters in Cambodia
This evaluation studies the impact of pilot projects by two NGOs in Cambodia that have introduced the use of ceramic water filters. (Water and Sanitation Program: August 2007) More info >>
The Bonn Charter for safe drinking water
This Charter sets out the principles of an effective drinking water quality framework as a bases for reliably achieving good, safe drinking water supplies. (International Water Association: Sept 2004) More info >>
Ecological sanitation
This book looks at an approach to sanitation that saves water, does not pollute and returns the nutrients in human excreta to the soil known as 'ecological sanitation'. (Stockholm Environment Institute: 2004) More info >>
GEMSTAT - global water quality data and statistics
This site, developed by the UN Global Environment Monitoring System (GEMS) aims to provide environmental water quality data and information from around the world. (UN Global Environment Monitoring System) More info >>
Water quality monitoring in Pacific Island countries
A handbook designed to assist personnel and organizations involved in measuring water quality of drinking water, surface waters and coastal waters in Pacific Island countries. (South Pacific Applied Geosciences Commission: February 2005) More info >>
The hydrogen sulphide paper strip test for water quality
This report provides information on the use of hydrogen sulphide paper strips to test water quality in the Pacific. (South Pacific Applied Geosciences Commission: February 2005) More info >>
Drinking water response to the Indian Ocean tsunami
This report documents the drinking water response in the immediate aftermath of the tsunami with a view to learn lessons and guide future deployment of resources. (World Health Organisation: 2005) More info >>
The World of Water Quality
Information about global inland water quality and sustainable management of the world's freshwater. (United National Environment Programme) More info >>
Water treatment & pathogen control: process efficiency in achieving safe drinking water
A critical analysis of the literature on removal and inactivation of pathogenic microbes in water to aid the water quality specialist and design engineer in making important decisions regarding microbial water quality. (World Health Organisation: 2004) More info >>
Rivers: the lifeblood of Asia
This paper looks at the situation of the Pasig river, in Manila Philippines. (AusAID) More info >>
Safe piped water: managing microbial water quality in piped distribution systems
This publication addresses the factors affecting the presence and growth of micro-organisms in piped networks as well as the practices of water supply organisations that can directly or indirectly influence their presence and growth. (World Health Organisation: 2004) More info >>