Urban Wastewater and Sanitation Processes

Collection, Disposal, Treatment (techniques & technologies) 

Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) Manufacturing & Infrastructure Technology, a leading scientific and research institution active in more than 70 countries, carries out research about the sustainable built environment by integrating disciplines such as construction, mechanical engineering, science and technology. One of its core areas of focus is Urban Water systems.

Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technologies (CAWST) is a Canadian non-profit organization that offers professional services in water and sanitation for the poor in developing countries. It provides information on technologies for water treatment, i.e., filtration, sedimentation and disinfection at the household level.

Publications & Reports (Guides, Database)

Asian Development Bank (ADB) "Water for All" policy and its Water Operations Area have various water programs including, Water for Asian Cities (includes: best practices, case studies, articles), Water Public Awareness and Partnerships for action which provide access to documents and an extensive follow-up to the 3rd World Water Forum. The ADB also offers a research database for papers and articles on projects that requires the user's online free registration. Titles of documents can be obtained, for example, by using the word 'wastewater' at http://www.adb.org/Projects/default.asp

"Developing Successful Runoff Control Programs for Urbanized Areas" prepared by the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (1994).