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September 26, 2022 This study found that the sanitary quality of neighbourhood drains, in addition to toilets, affected sanitation and hygiene and incidences of ill-health in rural households.
Dirty drainages, harbingers of illhealth. Image for representation only (Image Source: SuSanA Secretariat via Wikimedia Commons)
December 2, 2021 Public toilets and choice of work for women
Separation between women and men’s toilets (Image: Rajesh Pamnani; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
July 6, 2021 If trends persist, billions will be left without critical, life-saving WASH services, says a SDG monitoring report

Between 2016 and 2020, the global population with safely managed drinking water at home increased from 70% to 74% (Image: Pxhere)
May 11, 2021 Bathing spaces and not toilets alone, aid women in maintaining health and hygiene. It is time the Swachh Bharat Mission pays attention to bathing spaces as well!
A temperory bathing space with no water and privacy in a fishing village in Tamil Nadu (Image Source: India Water Portal)
December 20, 2020 The cost and revenue projections for both on-demand and scheduled desludging scenarios were elaborated upon in the faecal sludge management plan for Dhen­kanal Municipality.
Faecal Sludge Treatment Plant at Dhenkanal, Odisha
December 18, 2020 Project Nirmal helped Odisha to become a front runner among states with a comprehensive policy framework on faecal sludge management.
Odisha is trying to fa­cilitate adoption of FSM by Urban Local Bodies so that sewage, septage/ faecal sludge, and liquid waste is safely managed, treated, and dis­posed. (Image: SCI-FI, CPR)
The sanitation crisis - Addressing challenges in India and globally
The sanitation crisis - Addressing challenges in India and globally Posted on 11 Sep, 2008 11:14 PM

One in four girls does not complete primary school - compared to one in seven boys - and the lack of proper sanitation is partially to blame.

25 painless ways to reduce your water consumption
25 painless ways to reduce your water consumption Posted on 04 Aug, 2008 12:03 AM

Water conservation is an important part of responsible living. Water is a precious resource which is not to be squandered. Fortunately, there are a number of really easy ways to save water without a whole lot of hassle, and some of the best are listed here!

In the Kitchen Cut down on water usage in your kitchen using these methods. 1. Wash only on a full load: This is true for both washers and dishwashers. By washing in bulk, you'll cut down on the number of cycles you need to run. Also important to keep in mind is the fact that most dishwashers on a full load can clean dishes more efficiently than a hand wash. 2. Cut down on your disposal: Instead of using your disposal, start a compost pile for food waste. 3. Buy foods close to their natural form: Water is needed to produce just about everything from Coke to boxed mashed potatoes. You can cut down on your water consumption by avoiding processed foods that require lots of water to make.

Latest from AAQ and discussion forum
Discussion on drought mitigation techniques and methods
Posted on 17 Jun, 2008 09:40 AM

Would you throw your lot in with cloud seeding, or have ideas regarding conservation and regulated usage? Feel free to join in and have your say, access the Drought Mitigation Discussion here

Buying an apartment? Demand better water management from the builders
Buying an apartment? Demand better water management from the builders
Posted on 05 Jun, 2008 04:30 AM

We at the Water Portal, came up with some questions to ask the builder when you are buying an apartment. The more educated you are regarding the way the apartment is handling water, the better decision you are likely to make and one that will benefit you immensely in the long term.

Utility of ecosan in flood-prone rural Bangladesh
Videoblogging from S.Vishwanath of the Rainwater Club Posted on 05 May, 2008 07:48 AM

Subject: Ecosan

Duration: 1:20 mins

A collection of short films on Ecosan
A collection of short films on Ecosan
Posted on 13 Jan, 2008 11:54 AM

A quick introduction to Ecosan

Eco-san in a city

Improving water and sanitation in the Northeastern states
Improving water and sanitation in the Northeastern states Posted on 19 Dec, 2007 09:21 PM

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Documents released by Water Aid on the occasion of World Toilet Day
Documents released by Water Aid on the occasion of World Toilet Day Posted on 22 Nov, 2007 10:19 AM

Two useful documents from Water Aid (www.wateraid.org) released on the occasion of World Toilet Day.

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