Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene

What to expect in this unit:

Topics covered:

• How water flows and can transport potential human hazards

• drinking water

• sanitation

• hygiene

Objectives:

By the end of this week, you should be able to:

• Illustrate and explain the water cycle and how it relates to contaminant transport in the environment, including general types and sources of contaminants,

• Identify key water quality and quantity (security) concerns (including management) and the practices to minimize risk to humans,

• Identify key sanitation and hygiene concerns, interventions, and barriers to implementation and uptake,

• Find, evaluate, and interpret data concerning international water, sanitation, and hygiene issues, and

• Use engineering concepts (e.g., water cycle, watersheds, infiltration) to help interpret global health concerns involving water.

Assessment:

Data assignment and quiz at the end of this unit

Total time:

About five hours over one week (which includes the "in class" activities and assignment estimate)

Instructions:

First, view the WASH introduction video for an overview of the concepts in this unit. There are two documents to read after that video, one journal article and one legislation, the proceed to the following components. Most include a video lecture and activity to complete.

Navigation:

Use the drop-down menu at the top of the page to visit each sub-page:

• Home

• WASH Introduction

• WASH Data Activity

• Water Basics

• Water and Sanitation

• Hygiene and Wrapup

• Unit Quiz