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WHO Technical Note for Emergencies 9: How much water is needed in emergencies
Brian Reed & Bob Reed
UK, Water, Engineering and Development Centre Loughborough University (WEDC), 2009, 4 hal
Th. 2009
363.61 REE w
leaflet, technical notes – WHO, emergency, water necessary
Perpustakaan AMPL, Telp.021-31904113, Digilib WEDC, http://wedc.lboro.ac.uk/
840 kali
Water is essential for life, health and human dignity. In extreme situations, there may not be sufficient water available to meet basic needs and in these cases, supplying a level of safe drinking water for survival is of critical importance. Insufficient water and the consumption of contaminated water are usually the first and main causes of ill health to affect displaced populations during and after a disaster.
This techical notes considers the minimum quantities of water that are required for survival in emergencies.
Contents:
Factors affecting water requirements
The Sphere Standards
How much water does an individual use
Priorities for water
Water sources and quality
Sanitation and water requirement
Accessibility
Water for non-domestic use
Step-by-step improvements
Calculating water demand
Ensuring supply has an impact