Books-Drinking Water and Sanitation

	Emergencies and Disasters in Drinking Water Supply and Sewerage Systems: Guidelines for Effective Response PAHO and the Inter-American Association of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering (AIDIS) joined forces in publishing these practical guidelines on developing emergency and disaster plans for drinking water and sewerage systems. It updates other PAHO documents on this topic, and is an important companion text to Natural Disaster Mitigation in Drinking Water and Sewerage Systems: Guidelines for Vulnerability Analysis, published by PAHO in 1998. The book was written for managers, planners and designers as well as operations and maintenance personnel working with water and sanitation systems. agua.htm

	Aprendiendo a vivir con el volcán, protegemos nuestra salud (only in Spanish) In a simple and easy-to-understand format, this pamphlet offers guidance on mitigating the effects of volcanic eruption on potable water and sewerage systems. It emphasizes the importance of protecting against ashfall and ensuring a safe water supply by protecing water sources and treatment plants. Basic guidelines to disinfect water are also included. (only in Spanish) only in Spanish

	Natural Disaster Mitigation in Drinking Water and Sewerage Systems: Guidelines for Vulnerability Analysis Vulnerability analysis-the topic of this publication-provides a simple approach for assessing the vulnerability of system components to the impact of hazards in a particular area. The outcome of the analysis will define the necessary mitigation measures and emergency response procedures should a disaster occur. These guidelines are meant to be used as an analytical tool by engineering and technical personnel working with drinking water and sewerage services to diagnose the behavior of these systems in the event of a natural disaster. natureng.htm Bookstore

	Manual para la mitigación de desastres naturales en sistemas rurales de agua potable (only in Spanish) Damage to water and sanitation systems in rural areas as a consequence of disasters often results in the suspension of these critical services. This compounds the effects of economic losses and poorly organized disaster response in rural areas, increasing hazards to the health and general well-being of affected communities. This publication focuses on particular aspects of disaster mitigation for water and sewerage systems serving rural areas, and is of interest to administrators and technical personnel of water authorities. only in Spanish

	Administración de emergencies en salud ambiental y provisión de agua (only in Spanish) This report presents disaster preparedness and mitigation methods for environmental health and water supply systems, and focuses in particular on earthquakes and floods. It will be helpful for anyone working in this field in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The topics covered are emergency management, planning, vulnerability analysis, prevention measures, preparedness for floods and earthquakes, and environmental health and control of water quality in temporary shelters and settlements. To access the book in full-text visit the Health Library for Disasters. If you would like to buy a copy of the book visit the Bookstore .

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