Rural Water Supply Set
Special Collection
The first Water Decade aimed to serve everyone with safe drinking water by 1990. More than three decades later, the task is far from finished; it is now abundantly clear that it will take more time — in some countries much more time — than the 15 years of the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite the United Nations declaration that no-one would be left behind, without step-changes in commitment, know-how, and resources, many rural households will still be struggling for their daily water supply in 2030 and beyond.
This special collection showcases three ground-breaking books that weave together the myriad of factors that need to come together to make rural water supply truly available to everyone. The books are all Open Access, or available in print at a low price, so that this important knowledge is accessible to everyone who might play a part.
Rural Community Water Supply: Sustainable services for all by Richard C. Carter
Self-Supply: Filling the gaps in public water supply provision by Sally Sutton, with John Butterworth
Solar Pumping for Water Supply: Harnessing solar power in humanitarian and development contexts by Alberto Ibáñez Llario, and Asenath W. Kiprono
Published: 2021
Pages: 836
Multibuy 3: 9781788532211
The first Water Decade aimed to serve everyone with safe drinking water by 1990. More than three decades later, the task is far from finished; it is now abundantly clear that it will take more time — in some countries much more time — than the 15 years of the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite the United Nations declaration that no-one would be left behind, without step-changes in commitment, know-how, and resources, many rural households will still be struggling for their daily water supply in 2030 and beyond.
This special collection showcases three ground-breaking books that weave together the myriad of factors that need to come together to make rural water supply truly available to everyone. The books are all Open Access, or available in print at a low price, so that this important knowledge is accessible to everyone who might play a part.
Rural Community Water Supply: Sustainable services for all by Richard C. Carter
Self-Supply: Filling the gaps in public water supply provision by Sally Sutton, with John Butterworth
Solar Pumping for Water Supply: Harnessing solar power in humanitarian and development contexts by Alberto Ibáñez Llario, and Asenath W. Kiprono
Rural Community Water Supply: Sustainable services for all by Richard C Carter |
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‘This book is simply excellent – for those starting out, for those wanting to know more, and for those who have been in the sector for years. I appreciate it for its pragmatism, for being comprehensive, providing incredible detail as well as history, and looking into the future. To quote the author “There is still a long way to go to achieve basic, on premises and safely managed services”. I believe that this book will become a classic, a resource and reference for those striving to improve rural community water supplies - for everyone, everywhere.’ Dr Kerstin Danert, Ask for Water GmbH, Switzerland |
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Self-Supply: Filling the gaps in public water supply provision by Sally Sutton, with John Butterworth |
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'Self-supply has long been overlooked because it is largely unmapped, unmonitored and unregulated, and therefore invisible to policy-makers and decision-takers. This wonderful new book shows what they are missing by providing an accessible but comprehensive overview of self-supply in its many forms and contexts, from the lowest income countries to the highest. It puts people at the centre of the challenge to achieve universal water access and is a celebration of ingenuity and resilience – and highlights that household investment and remittances can play a vital role in plugging the investment gap in rural water infrastructure. This book is destined to become a classic reference that all rural water supply professionals should become familiar with.' Sean Furey, Director, Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) |
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Solar Pumping for Water Supply: Harnessing solar power in humanitarian and development contexts by Alberto Ibáñez Llario, and Asenath W. Kiprono |
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‘Solar Pumping for Water Supply is an excellent book that brings together a perfect merger of the theory and practice of the subject matter. It provides a clear road map from the project conceptualisation, its design, implementation including the social impact of such projects. With engineering formulae and photographic illustrations it goes to provide excellent examples of how to and how not to do Solar pumping water supplies, with cases drawn from across Africa and Asia. I highly recommend the book for practitioners and learners of water supply and solar renewable energy as it provides the fusion of the two disciplines to deliver the scare water resources in the most economical manner.’ Dr Mas Waweru, Davis & Shirtliff Ltd |