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Selected papers on the social aspects of arsenic and arsenic mitigation in Bangladesh
The document provides information on social aspects on arsenic contamination of drinking water, gender concerns in arsenic mitigation, arsenic crisis and human rights issues in Bangladesh Posted on 20 May, 2009 12:31 PM

This document published by the Arsenic Policy Support Unit of the Government of Bangladesh on the social aspects of arsenic and arsenic mitigation consists of three chapters:

Rethinking the approach to groundwater and food security to understanding the dynamics of groundwater resources- by Food and Agriculture Organization (2003)
Complex flow within aquifers require relatively simple data for careful analysis and interpretation of groundwater dynamics Posted on 20 May, 2009 10:37 AM

This chapter from the book 'Rethinking the approach to groundwater and food security' by

Towards a more effective operational response - arsenic contamination of groundwater in south and east asian countries: a policy report by World Bank
The policy report states that arsenic mitigation needs to be integrated with broader water supply sector policies and approaches rather than treating it as an isolated issue Posted on 20 May, 2009 10:16 AM

This policy report on arsenic contamination of groundwater resources by the World Bank presents the findings of a study undertaken by the World Bank in 2005, t

Arsenic contamination in groundwater- an article by wikipedia
The article provides information on arsenic contamination of groundwater, contamination specific nations and water purification solutions Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:23 PM

This article on wikipedia provides the details of the phenomenon of arsenic contamination of groundwater and provides information on the following lines:

A presentation on surface water quality parameters
The presentation discusses important parameters of surface water quality and their role in ecosystem Posted on 19 May, 2009 12:06 PM

An interesting presentation explaining the main parameters of water quality from surface sources.

The contents include:

H2S paper strip test for drinking water quality in the Pacific islands - a paper by SOPAC
The paper aims to provide scientific basis, manufacture and use of H2S strip test for drinking water quality of Pacific islands Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:49 AM

This paper by SOPAC provides detailed information on scientific basis, manufacture and use of H2S paper strip test for drinking water quality, in the context of Pacific Islands, and gives suggestions on how the test can be uti

Arsenic primer - guidance for UNICEF country offices on the investigation and mitigation of arsenic contamination
The manual provides information on impact of arsenic and steps for its mitigation to help ensure safe water supply in countries with high risk of arsenic contamination Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:42 AM

This manual by the UNICEF contains a synthesis of the knowledge UNICEF and its partners have gained over the last ten years in arsenic mitigation programmes in Asia, including information on the occurrence and effect

Water disinfection - a manual by World Health Organisation (2003)
The manual provides extensive information on various water disinfection methods like solar disinfection, chlorine, ultraviolet radiation, slow filtration, ozone, chlorine dioxide, minifiltration Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:34 AM

This manual by the Pan American Center for Sanitary Engineering and Environmental Sciences (CEPIS/PAHO), under the aegis of the World Health Organisation (WHO), provides extensive information on various m

Nitrate/nitrite toxicity - case studies in environmental medicine by agency for toxic substances and disease registry (ATSDR)
The case study discusses the problem of nitrate/nitrite toxicity and helps in promotion of medical practices that aid in evaluation and care of potentially exposed patients Posted on 19 May, 2009 11:07 AM

This manual is a self-instructional publication of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), as part of its case studies in environmental medicine series. 

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