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  2. Water storage - Wikipedia

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    Water storage. Water storage is a broad term referring to storage of both potable water for consumption, and non potable water for use in agriculture. In both developing countries and some developed countries found in tropical climates, there is a need to store potable drinking water during the dry season. In agriculture water storage, water is ...

  3. History of water supply and sanitation - Wikipedia

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    The history of water supply and sanitation is one of a logistical challenge to provide clean water and sanitation systems since the dawn of civilization. Where water resources, infrastructure or sanitation systems were insufficient, diseases spread and people fell sick or died prematurely. Astronaut Jack Lousma taking a shower in space, 1974.

  4. Safe household water storage - Wikipedia

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    Safe household water storage. Safe household water storage is a critical component of a Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS) system being promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) worldwide in areas that do not have piped drinking water. In these areas it is not uncommon for drinking water to be stored in a pot, jar, crock or ...

  5. Cistern - Wikipedia

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    A cistern (from Middle English cisterne; from Latin cisterna, from cista 'box'; from Ancient Greek κίστη (kístē) 'basket' [ 1]) is a space excavated in bedrock or soil designed for catching and storing water. [ 2][ 3] To prevent leakage, the interior of the cistern is often lined with hydraulic plaster. [ 3]

  6. Water supply network - Wikipedia

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    e. A water supply network or water supply system is a system of engineered hydrologic and hydraulic components that provide water supply. A water supply system typically includes the following: A drainage basin (see water purification – sources of drinking water) A raw water collection point (above or below ground) where the water accumulates ...

  7. Water supply and sanitation in Jordan - Wikipedia

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    In a 2011 study by the Jordanian Government, more than 90% of samples taken at house water storage tanks in three Amman distribution zones (Rasheed, Kharabsheh and Khalda) had chlorine residual levels between 0.2 mg/L and 0.5 mg/L. [29] These values are in compliance with the recommendations of the WHO Drinking Water Guidelines. [30]

  8. Karenge Drinking Water Supply System - Wikipedia

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    Karenge Drinking Water Supply System. /  2.21889°S 30.46389°E  / -2.21889; 30.46389. Karenge Drinking Water Supply System ( KDWSS ), also Karenge Water Supply System is a water intake, purification, and distribution system in Rwanda. The system supplies water to parts of the capital city of Kigali and the neighboring Rwamagana District.

  9. Drinking water - Wikipedia

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    Drinking water or potable water is water that is safe for ingestion, either when drunk directly in liquid form or consumed indirectly through food preparation. It is often (but not always) supplied through taps, in which case it is also called tap water. Typically in developed countries, tap water meets drinking water quality standards, even ...

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