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Household water treatmentand safe storage (HWTS) has emerged as a viable solution for small and large populations, especially in rural areas. HWTS interventions can lead to dramatic improvements in drinking water quality and reductions in diarrhoeal disease, making an immediate difference to the lives of those who rely on water from polluted rivers, lakes and, in some cases, unsafe wells or piped water supplies.
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Household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) has emerged as a viable solution for small and large populations, especially in rural areas. HWTS interventions can lead to dramatic improvements in drinking water quality and reductions in diarrhoeal disease, making an immediate difference to the lives of those who rely on water from polluted rivers, lakes and, in some cases, unsafe wells or piped water supplies.  
  
 
Chlorination is the most widely used method of disinfecting drinking-water. Liquids (such as bleach), powders (such as bleaching powder), and purpose-made tablets can be used. Iodine can also be used as a chemical disinfectant. Deciding on the right amount of chlorine to use can be difficult, be
 
Chlorination is the most widely used method of disinfecting drinking-water. Liquids (such as bleach), powders (such as bleaching powder), and purpose-made tablets can be used. Iodine can also be used as a chemical disinfectant. Deciding on the right amount of chlorine to use can be difficult, be
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To decide which household water technology is most appropriate for your needs, financials, and preferences, click the '''Community Choices''' tool in the upper right of this page, to help you pick the best one! This tool has been brought to you by [http://www.pacinst.org/ The Pacific Institute].
  
  

Revision as of 03:52, 17 November 2012

Household water treatment and safe storage (HWTS) has emerged as a viable solution for small and large populations, especially in rural areas. HWTS interventions can lead to dramatic improvements in drinking water quality and reductions in diarrhoeal disease, making an immediate difference to the lives of those who rely on water from polluted rivers, lakes and, in some cases, unsafe wells or piped water supplies.

Chlorination is the most widely used method of disinfecting drinking-water. Liquids (such as bleach), powders (such as bleaching powder), and purpose-made tablets can be used. Iodine can also be used as a chemical disinfectant. Deciding on the right amount of chlorine to use can be difficult, be

To decide which household water technology is most appropriate for your needs, financials, and preferences, click the Community Choices tool in the upper right of this page, to help you pick the best one! This tool has been brought to you by The Pacific Institute.


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