Title | Use of ceramic water filters in Cambodia : improving household drinking water quality |
Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | Brown, J, Sobsey, M, Proum, S |
Secondary Title | Field note / WSP |
Pagination | 44 p. : boxes, fig., map, photogr., tab. |
Date Published | 2007-08-01 |
Publisher | Water and Sanitation Program Cambodia Country Office |
Place Published | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
Keywords | cambodia, ceramic filters, domestic use, evaluation, point-of-use treatment, projects, sdiwat, water treatment |
Abstract | Household-scale ceramic filtration technology is considered among the most promising options for drinking water treatment at the household level in developing countries. In Cambodia, ceramic filter pilot projects (2002-2006) have yielded promising results, suggesting that these interventions can be effective in improving drinking water quality and can contribute to substantial health gains in populations using them. Its use is widespread and growing, with involvement of local and international NGOs and government efforts and supported by UNICEF, WSP-Cambodia and others.
Although several different kinds of ceramic filters are used for household-scale water treatment worldwide, among the most widespread is that promoted by Potters for Peace, a US and Nicaragua-based NGO; the Cambodian version is known as the Ceramic Water Purifier. |
Notes | 26 ref. - Includes glossary |
Custom 1 | 255.9 |