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AWWA ACE63203

  • Reducing Diarrheal Disease Incidence in Developing Countries: The Safe Water System
  • Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 06/01/2006
  • Publisher: AWWA

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This slide presentation outlines a program sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) called the "Safe Water System" to reduce diarrheal disease incidence in developing countries. The CDC Safe Water System consists of treating drinking water at the point of use by diluting it with sodium hypochlorite bleach, and storing treated drinking water safely in narrow-mouthed, lidded vessels with spigots. Topics outlined include: Safe Water System partners; program countries; the CDC/PSI Partnership; PSI social marketing; nursing collaboration; POU treatment options; relative size of waterborne organisms; International Network to Promote HouseholdWater Treatment and Safe Storage; bleach safety; TTHMs vs. time in plastic containers, chlorination only; dosing testing methodology; and, chlorine residual over time in 12 locations. Includes figures.

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