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SRINIVASAN, P.T. ; VIRARAGHAVAN, T. ; SUBRAMANIAN K.S. (1999): Aluminium in Drinking Water: an Overview. In: Water S.A. 25 (1), pp. 47-55: URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

This technical brief gives an overview of the application of an indigenous, naturally derived coagulant, namely seed material from the multi-purpose tree Moringa Oleifera, which offers an alternative solution to the use of expensive chemical coagulants.

FOLKARD, G. SUTHERLAND, J. SHAW, R. (1998): Water Clarification using Moringa Oleifera Seed Coagulant. Loughborough (U.K.): Water and Environmental Health at London and Loughborough (WELL), Loughborough University, Technical Brief 60, pp.109-112 URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

PWN TECHNOLOGIES (2011): Emergency Water Unit. URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

Factsheet on the principles, construction, operation and maintenance of arsenic removal via oxidation for drinking water treatment at household level.

CAWST (2009): Arsenic Removal. Oxidation. (= Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Fact Sheet - Academic ). Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

CASIDAY, R. NOELKEN, G. FREY, R. (1999): Treating the Public Water Supply: What Is In Your Water, and How Is It Made Safe to Drink?. Washington D.C. (USA): Washington University, Department of Chemistry URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

In this review, recent achievements, developments and trends (2003-2009) on the integration of advanced oxidation technologies and other remediation methods are presented. Selecting the right AOP is discussed taking into account the characteristics of the waste stream, environmental regulations, and cost.

MOHAJERANI, M. ; MEHRVAR, M. ; EIN-MOZAFFARI, F.E. (2009): An Overview of the Integration of Advanced Oxidation Technologies and Other Processes for Water and Wastewater Treatment. In: International Journal of environmental engineering: Volume 3 , 120-146. URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

A four-page factsheet containing information on treatment efficiency, operating criteria and other relevant information related to natural coagulants.

CAWST (2009): Natural Coagulants. (= Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Fact Sheets ). Calgary: Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

AQUAFIDES (2011): Katadyn Mobile Filter Unit MOT. "Online image". Dietlikon: Aquafides Schweiz AG URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

A three-page factsheet containing information on treatment efficiency, operating criteria and other relevant information on chemical coagulants.

CAWST (2009): Chemical Coagulants. (= Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Fact Sheets ). Calgary: Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology (CAWST) URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

Technical solutions for the construction of your own slow sand filters are presented.

WATER FOR THE WORLD (n.y): Constructing a Slow Sand Filter. Vienna: Water for the World. Technical Note, No. RWS. 3.C.3 URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

This paper discusses different features of Moringa oleifera seed and assesses it as a potential alternative to aluminium sulphate for water treatment in rural and urban areas. Paper presented on 27th WEDC Conference in Lusaka, Zambia.

NKHATA, D. (2001): Moringa as an Alternative to Aluminium Sulphate. In: People and Systems for Water, Sanitation and Health. Papers of the 27th WEDC Conferences, Zambia: , 236-238. URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

This case study was conducted in Bandung, India. It was investigated to what extent conventional slow sand filters could be improved through backwashing measures and improved aeration processes.

JOSEPHINNE, M. NOTODARMOJO, S. IRSYAD, M. (n.y): Evaluation of single stage dry slow sand filter in removing some physical pollutants from surface water. Case Study of the Cikapundung River. Bandung: Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering ITB URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

OXFAM with its long-standing experience in WASH emergencies outlines within these guidelines a comprehensive overview about assessing water quality, treatment technologies, application, installation strategies for bulk water supply and additionally the operation and monitoring of such facilities during emergency operations.

OXFAM (2001): Oxfam Guidelines for Water Treatment in Emergencies. Oxford: Oxfam GB URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

This comprehensive and very well-presented guideline provides much information on the selection and treatment of water sources but also discusses the design and costing of the water supply system, the ordering of material and equipment, the organisation of human resources, and the implementation of projects.

HOUSE, S. REED, B. (1997): Emergency Water Sources. Guidelines for Selection and Treatment. Loughborough: Water, Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

Contains all necessary information related to water needs, quality, testing, catchment, treatment, storage and distribution in emergencies, as well as health related issues. Well structured, not too long, good illustrations and graphics.

WISNER, B. ; ADAMS, J. (2002): Environmental Health in Emergencies and Disasters. Chapter 7: Water Supply. A Practical Guide. Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO) URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

IFRC (2005): Potential New Technologies and Testing of Mobile Water Treatment Units. Geneva: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

KJAERGAARD, E. HEIJNEN, H. ADHIKARI, D. ADHIKARY, S. (2007): Environmental Health in Emergencies. Technical Notes on Water and Sanitation. Kathmandu: World Health Organization (WHO). Emergency and Humanitarian Action (EHA) Publication Nº20 URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

This extensive handbook from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on emergency responses reflects the multiple dimensions of an emergency response, ranging from emergency management to emergency operations and their support. The handbook mainly looks at emergencies where populations have been displaced from their former living environment.

UNHCR (2007): Handbook for Emergencies. Third Edition. Geneva: UNHCR Emergency Preparedness and Response Section URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

KAYAGA, S. REED, B. (2011): Emergency Treatment of Drinking-Water at the Point of Use. Geneva: World Health Organization (WHO) URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]

AEPPLI, J. ; DYER-SMITH, P. (1996): Ozonation and Granular Activated Carbon Filtration the Solution to Many Problems. In: Proceedings of the First Australiasian Conference of the International Ozone Association: URL [Accessed: 21.05.2019]