Former IRC Programme officer
Benzidine dihydrochloride reagent alongwith citric acid and zinc dust can be used to detect nitrate, nitrite, and free chlorine in 3 minutes by... Read more...
This article descibes steps taken in the United States to restrict water demand, including the setting up of water conservation offices, committees,... Read more...
The addition of cystine to H2S strips for bacteriological water tests was found to reduce the time required for assessing contamination and to... Read more...
This article presents a practical approach to the selection of technologies for surface water treatment based on raw water turbidity and algae... Read more...
High levels of arsenic in tubewell drinking-water in West Bengal, India, have been linked to arsenical dermatosis and skin cancer. Read more...
This document provides guidelines to PVOs and NGOs for developing water supply and sanitation projects that are environmentally sound. Read more...
This background discussion paper has been developed within Saferworld's two-year research project on 'Prevention of violent conflict and the... Read more...
This environmental profile of Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP) outlines its natural resources base, the interaction between the... Read more...
People in developing countries are generally not aware of the impacts their activities on the land have on groundwater quality. Read more...
The evaluation set out to: a. identify drought crisis points through reconnaissance and meetings with local community leaders, churches, NGO's, and... Read more...