CH4 Flashcards
Water quality is defined by
physical, chemical and biological parameter
characteristics of the water resource, the supply system and the final utilization.
Different standards
Country standards
SPHERE standards
WHO standards
The most widely recognized
WHO standards
Respecting the quality standards sometimes can be
Difficult
Water quality standards depend on the intended use of the water:
1-human consumption (for drinking, cooking, domestic and personal hygiene)
2-food production (crops or livestock)
3-industry
4-environment.
In humanitarian programs
water-quality aspects related to human consumption are the most important
WHY it is important?
Because of their implication to health
In emergency
system that produces
less than perfect quality water may be appropriate,
certain critical quality parameters should be met to
cope with major health risks.
My first priority
Provision of water with sufficient quantity
WHY SUFFICENT QUANTITY ?
1-Human consumption
2-Food production
3-Hygiene practices
Not all the situation have the same
health risks
Crowded refugee camp with no water and sanitation facilities has a
high health risk.
Programme implementation must pay special attention to
water quality
Attention to water-quality standards is more necessary at
nutritional or health centers
than at community water points.
