Groundwater under threat from diffuse contaminants: improving on-site sanitation, agriculture and water supply practices
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3906-x
Abstract: Between a third and half of the world’s population depend on groundwater for drinking water supply. However, groundwater of high quality is not ubiquitous and groundwater contamination is becoming a critical issue. Particularly, diffuse pollution… read more here.
Keywords: pollution; water; groundwater; site sanitation ... See more keywords
A survey of domestic wells and pit latrines in rural settlements of Mali: Implications of on-site sanitation on the quality of water supplies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2017.08.001
Abstract: On-site sanitation is generally advocated as a means to eradicate the health hazards associated with open defecation. While this has provided a welcome upgrade to the livelihoods of millions of people in low-income countries, improved… read more here.
Keywords: water; domestic wells; pit latrines; sanitation ... See more keywords
Exposure to sewage from on-site sanitation and child health: a spatial analysis of linkages and externalities in peri-urban Bolivia
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DOI: 10.2166/washdev.2017.179
Abstract: Exposure to fecal contamination is a leading cause of childhood infectious diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Low-quality sanitation infrastructure and inadequate maintenance can make on-site solutions prone to spillage, exposing children to sewage. This… read more here.
Keywords: exposure; peri urban; sanitation; sewage ... See more keywords