Integrated urban water management : humid tropics

Parkinson, J.N., Goldenfum, J.A. and Tucci, C.E.M. (eds) (2010). Integrated urban water management : humid tropics. (Urban Water series – UNESCO-IHP). Paris, France, UNESCO / Taylor & Francis. 182 pages, figures, tables, boxes, glossary, index, references. ISBN 978-92-3-104065-8
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Excess water in the urban environment leads to flooding, which in turn causes structural damage, risks to personal safety and disruption to city life. Water is also a major contributory factor in disease transmission as well as being the transport medium of many pollutants. These problems are of increasing concern due to climate changes and are particularly apparent in the humid tropics.

Integrated Urban Water Management: Humid Tropics – the output of a project by UNESCO’s International Hydrological Programme on the topic – focuses on engineering aspects related to water supply, wastewater and stormwater management in the humid tropics. Flood control is dealt with, focusing on reducing vulnerability to flood disasters in urban areas. The book also addresses environmental health concerns related to the different components of the urban water system and proposes strategies for their control. It illustrates different aspects of integrated water management in the urban environment by drawing upon a set of case studies – predominantly from South America.

Rainwater harvesting: a lifeline for human well-being

Barron, J. (ed) and Stockholm Environment Institute (2009). Rainwater harvesting: a lifeline for human well-being : a report prepared for UNEP. x, 69 p. Nairobi, Kenya: UNEP. ISBN: 978-92-807-3019-7
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This publication highlights the link between rainwater harvesting, ecosystems and human well being and draws the attention of readers to both the negative and positive aspects of using this technology and how the negative benefits can be minimized and positive capitalized.

It discusses watershed management, rainfed agriculture, forestry, urban water management and flood mitigation, rural water supply and climate change.

Pakistan sanitation album on Picassa

This album by Tariq Jahangir has 230 photographs covering solid waste, public toilets (including school toilets and mosque toilets), wastewater, drains, sewerage, wastewater treatment plants, and hospital waste.

Mosque, washing hands, arms, face, feet before prayers Hygiene sanitation for muslims five times a day. Photo: Tariq Jahangir