WHO Technical Note for Emergencies 12: Delivering safe water by tanker

Water tankering (also known as water trucking) can be a rapid means of transporting water to areas in need during the initial phase of an emergency. However, tankering operations are expensive and time-consuming to administer.
 
This techical notes considers key issues relating to the efficient and effcetive use of tankers during an emergency.

Contents:

Types of tanker

Logistics

Tanker management

Operation

Other considerations