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Drinking Water in Developing Countries

Publication Type

Journal Article

Date Published

11/1998

Author

Gadgil, Ashok J

DOI

10.1146/annurev.energy.23.1.253

Abstract

Safe drinking water remains inaccessible for about 1.1 billion people in the world, and the hourly toll from biological contamination of drinking water is 400 deaths of children (below age 5). This paper reviews the general guidelines for drinking water quality and the scale of the global problem. It reviews the various water disinfection technologies that may be applicable to achieve the desired quality of drinking water in developing countries. It then summarizes financing problems that deter extending access to safe drinking water to the unserved population and identifies feasible policy positions for enhancing availability of drinking water in these countries.

Journal

Annual Review of Energy and the Environment

Volume

Year of Publication

1998

Issue

ISSN

1056-3466

Organization

Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Division, Sustainable Energy Department, Indoor Environment Group

Research Areas

IEG Developing Countries, EAEI Healthy & Efficient Buildings