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Water & sanitation in emergency situations

Guidelines for the implementation of sustainable sanitation systems for the reconstruction in Aceh and Nias

These guidelines have been produced in response to an urgent need for practical answers on the challenges to sustainable sanitation in Aceh. (GTZ: 2007) More info >>

Excreta disposal in emergencies: a field manual

This manual looks at existing, innovative and new technologies and approaches for excreta disposal in emergency situations, providing practical guidance on how to select, design, construct and maintain appropriate excreta disposal systems. (WEDC, Loughborough: 2007) More info >>

Technical briefing: water quality analysis in emergency situations

This technical brief outlines the usual testing regime as recommended for use by OXFAM staff in emergency situations. (Oxfam) More info >>

Field water quality testing in emergencies

This factsheet outlines a recommended field approach for microbiological water quality testing in emergencies. (WELL: Jan 2007) More info >>

Emergency manuals and guidelines

This is a collection of resources and manuals addressing water and sanitation issues in emergency situations, such as water filtration, water storage and malaria control. (Oxfam) More info >>

Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH)

Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) is an open platform and information source for all stakeholders involved in water, sanitation and hygiene issues in humanitarian emergencies. (Humanitarian Reform in Action) More info >>

Technical notes for emergencies

This compilation of illustrated notes have been prepared to assist those working immediately or shortly after an emergency to plan appropriate responses to the urgent and medium-term water and sanitation needs of affected populations. (Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC): January 2005) More info >>


 

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