WHO technical notes on drinking-water, sanitation and hygiene in emergencies
These four-page 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.
The notes are relevant to a wide range or emergency situations, including both natural and conflict-induced disasters. They are suitable for field technicians, engineers and hygiene promotors, as well as staff from agency headquarters.
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1. Cleaning and disinfecting wells
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2. Cleaning and disinfecting boreholes
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3. Cleaning and disinfecting water storage tanks and tankers
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4. Rehabilitating small-scale piped water distribution systems
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5. Emergency treatment of drinking-water at the point of use
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6. Rehabilitating water treatment works after an emergency
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7. Solid waste management in emergencies
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8. Disposal of dead bodies in emergency conditions
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9. How much water is needed in emergencies
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10. Hygiene promotion in emergencies
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11. Measuring chlorine levels in water supplies
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12. Delivering safe water by tanker
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13. Planning for excreta disposal in emergencies
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14. Technical options for excreta disposal in emergencies
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15. Cleaning wells after seawater flooding
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