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Learn About Household Water Treatment

Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) is an excellent intervention option to improve access to clean safe drinking water in homes, schools and clinics in your community. Learn the basics in this series of short, online learning modules.

Explore the advantages and limitations of a wide variety of household water treatment options and discover key factors and considerations to implement a successful HWTS program.

Topics covered in this series include:

The Multi-Barrier Approach to Safe Drinking Water
Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage
Source Water Protection
Safe Water Transportation
Sedimentation Methods
Filtration Methods
Disinfection Methods
Safe Storage and Handling
Program Implementation Approaches

Topics

Emergency WASH Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Safe Drinking Water Storage Safe Drinking Water Transportation Water Supply

Languages

Arabic•English•French•Hindi•Spanish

Explore the different point-of-use water treatment methods and technologies

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Sedimentation Method: Settling

Learn about the advantages and limitations of using settling as a method of sedimentation in a point-of-use water treatment system.

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Sedimentation Method: Natural Coagulants

Why would you choose a natural coagulant for sedimentation? Learn about their advantages and limitations as a method of sedimentation in a point-of-use water treatment system, in this module.

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Sedimentation Method: Chemical Coagulants

Learn about the advantages and limitations of using chemical coagulants as a method of sedimentation in a point-of use water treatment system.

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Filtration Method: Cloth Filter

How well does cloth filtration work? Learn about the advantages and limitations of using a cloth filter in a point-of-use water treatment system.

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Filtration Method: Ceramic Pot Filter

Explore the advantages and limitations of using a ceramic pot filter in a point-of-use water treatment system.

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Filtration Method: Ceramic Candle Filter

Considering ceramic candle filters for your point-of-use water treatment system? Learn about their advantages and limitations, in this module.

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Filtration Method: Biosand Filter

Why would you use a biosand filter in a point-of-use water treatment system? Learn about the strengths and limitations of the Biosand filter.

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Filtration Method: Membrane Filter

What are the benefits and drawbacks of using a membrane filter? Learn about using a membrane filter in a point-of-use water treatment system.

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Disinfection Method: SODIS

How well does solar disinfection work? Learn about the advantages and limitations of using a clear bottle placed in the sun to disinfect drinking water.

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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