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Technological Innovations for Rural Water Supply in Low-Resource Settings USAID REAL-Water Learning Note and Full Report

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This report provides an overview of water supply technologies that are innovative in either design or application (i.e., not yet commonplace) and promising (i.e., show potential for advantages exceeding the status quo) in rural areas such as small villages and dispersed settlements. It highlights categories of high-technology concepts (i.e., advanced electronic devices, materials, and designs) that offer a greater range of options to decision-makers, donors, practitioners, and consumers who manage rural water supplies.

The report covers nine modules with information on technological innovations for safe rural water supplies, arranged roughly in order of the cycle from the water source to point of consumption. Each technological innovation section discusses the background (need for the technology), solutions (technical offerings), and examples in practice. “Pros” summarize the innovation’s advantages relative to other options (the status quo), while “cons” summarize the relative disadvantages. We also comment on the stage of development, marketing considerations (including whether the innovation’s appeal or applicability is limited to specific contexts), and scale of dissemination globally.

Bibliographical Information:

REAL-Water (2022) Technological Innovations for Rural Water Supply in Low-Resource Settings. USAID REAL-Water Learning Note and Full Report , Rural Evidence and Learning for Water Project. , United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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