Assessment of sanitary infrastructures and polluting loads in Pojuca river (Brazil) [PDF]
This study was carried out to quantitatively and qualitatively investigate sources of water pollution in Pojuca river basin, in order to define ameliorative interventions. The basin of Pojuca river is located in Recôncavo Norte region, immediately northwards from Salvador da Bahia, capital city of Bahia State (Brazil).
COLLIVIGNARELLI, Carlo +5 more
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Sanitary infrastructures and the decline of mortality in Germany, 1877–1913† [PDF]
AbstractClean water provision is considered crucial for eradicating waterborne diseases. However, the benefits of piped water can be limited in environments characterized by the inadequate storage and disposal of waste. This article studies the impact of waterworks and sewerage on mortality in German cities during the period 1877–1913. The results show
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Estimating sanitary sewer pipeline infrastructure from basic characteristics of a service zone
The standard design and cost estimation for a sewer network involves considerable time and financial investment. There are, however, many cases where a rapid assessment of the sewer infrastructure or related costs associated with a service zone might be required.
Winter, JM, Loubser, C, Bosman, A
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Daily, a big extent of colored, partially treated textile effluents drained into the sanitation systems causing serious environmental concerns. Therefore, the decolorization treatment process of wastewater is crucial to improve effluent quality.
Ahmed Karam +2 more
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Unsaturated seepage analysis for an ordinary solid waste sanitary landfill in Costa Rica [PDF]
Sanitary Landfills in tropical areas are subjected to specific conditions such as high temperatures, intense precipitation, and highly organic solid waste with high biodegradation rates.
Baltodano-Goulding Rafael +1 more
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An Overview of the Technological Advancement of Wastewater Treatment for Effluent Reuse in South Africa: a Meta-Analysis [PDF]
South Africa's water resources have experienced significant negative effects resulting from poor quality effluent, posing a substantial threat to public health. The main aim of this study was to evaluate the existing technological condition of wastewater
Terry Takalani Phungela +6 more
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The activities of local authorities in the sanitary improvement of cities in the West Siberian region are characterized in the article. The author analyzes the sanitary regulations of the self-government bodies addressed to the urban population ...
A. I. Tatarnikova
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Making asset investment decisions for wastewater systems that include sustainability [PDF]
Effective integrated water management is a key component of the World Water Vision and the way in which aspirations for water equity may be realized. Part of the vision includes the promotion of sustainability of water systems and full accountability for
Ashley, Richard +7 more
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Urban Evolution: The Role of Water [PDF]
The structure, function, and services of urban ecosystems evolve over time scales from seconds to centuries as Earth’s population grows, infrastructure ages, and sociopolitical values alter them.
Belt, Kenneth T. +6 more
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Community-driven sanitation improvement in deprived urban neighbourhoods: meeting the challenges of local collective action, co-production, affordability and a trans-sectoral approach. [PDF]
There is an international consensus that urban sanitary conditions are in great need of improvement, but sharp disagreement over how this improvement should be pursued.
McGranahan, Gordon, SHARE
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