Smart Water Solutions (Portuguese)
Examples of innovative, low-cost technologies for wells, pumps, storage, irrigation and water treatment
| Auteur | NWP |
|---|---|
| Serie | Smart Solution Series |
| ISBN | 9789460220067 |
| Taal | Portugees |
| Bindwijze | Hardcover |
| Pagina's | 68 pagina's |
| Verschenen | 2006 |
| Prijs | € 15.00 |
Portuguese edition
Beschrijving
This booklet on water gives exemples of innovations such as the use of sunlight to purify water, effective low-cost water filters, low-cost drip irrigation and locally prodcued hand pumps that are five times cheaper than imported pumps. By usiing these technologies, poor rural families can double or even triple their annual income.
The book is designed as a source of inspiration, rather than a 'how to' manual.
This publication is a collaborative effort by eight organisations: NWP (Netherlans Water Partnership), Practica, Simavi, IRC, Agromisa, NCDO, Aqua for All, Partners for Water.
Table of content
- Why this publication
- For water supply and poverty alleviation, technology can make a difference
- Wells
Baptist / Emas well drilling / Rota-sludge well drilling / Stone-hammer well drilling / Bamboo screens
- Pumps
Treadle pumps / Rope pumps / PVC pumps / Deep well pumps / Fuel efficient motor pumps / Motorised deep well pumps / Horse and wind powered pumps
- Storage / recharge
Underground tanks / Austra-Nica wire-cement tanks / Plastic lined tanks
- Irrigation
Lay-flat hose / Spray-head / Pepsi drip / Easy drip / Nica drip
- Treatment
SODIS (Solar Disinfection) / CSP (Ceramic Silver impregnated Pot) filter / Safe Water Systems
Other languages
This book is also available in English, in French and Spanish.
Smart Solution Series
Smart Water Harvesting Solutions in English, Portuguese (forthcoming) and French (forthcoming)
Smart Sanitation Solutions in English and French
Smart Finance Solutions in English (in reprint)
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