Technology for water supply and sanitation in developing countries : report of a WHO study group [meeting held in Geneva from 14 to 19 April 1986]
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TextSeries: World Health Organization technical report series ; no. 742Publication details: Geneva : World Health Organization, 1987. Description: 38 pISBN: 9241207426Title translated: Technologie de l' approvisionnement en eau et de l' assainissement dans les pays en développement : rapport d' un Groupe d' étude de l' OMS [réuni à Genève du 14 au 19 avril 1986]; Tecnología del abastecimiento de agua y del saneamiento en los países en desarrollo : informe de un Grupo de Estudio de la OMS [se reunió en Ginebra del 14 al 19 de abril de 1986]Subject(s): Water supply | Sanitation -- instrumentation | Developing countries | Community Health and Primary Health CareNLM classification: WA 675Online resources: Click here to access online Abstract: Reviews recent advances in water supply and sanitation technologies in light of the special needs and conditions found in developing countries. Both urban and rural communities are considered, with information on their different characteristics relevant to the selection of appropriate technologies. The objective is to inform planners and policy-makers of available technologies, including several that have been developed recently, illustrate their most appropriate applications, and point out any problems in design or performance. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the need to select technologies that are appropriate, affordable, and consistent with the sociocultural attitudes of the people concerned.
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Reviews recent advances in water supply and sanitation technologies in light of the special needs and conditions found in developing countries. Both urban and rural communities are considered, with information on their different characteristics relevant to the selection of appropriate technologies. The objective is to inform planners and policy-makers of available technologies, including several that have been developed recently, illustrate their most appropriate applications, and point out any problems in design or performance. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the need to select technologies that are appropriate, affordable, and consistent with the sociocultural attitudes of the people concerned.
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