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Learn About Drinking Water Quality Testing

A collection of short e-learning tools and job aids to help humanitarian and development workers test the quality of drinking water under field conditions.

This project is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

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Tools outlining foundation theory.

E-Learning

Aspects of Drinking Water Quality

Learn to identify different types of pathogens, and to describe microbiological indicator organisms. Also examine the impacts of priority chemicals on drinking water.

E-Learning

Introduction to Drinking Water Quality Testing

Why do we test the quality of drinking water? How do we do that? Are there options available and what options should we choose? All of these questions are considered in this learning module.

About CAWST

CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves.

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Development of this website and creation of collections of emergency themed tools on Water Treatment, Water Quality Testing, Behavior Change and Sanitation funded by Bureau of Humanitarian Assistance - USAID.

This project is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology) and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government.

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