Deficiencies in drinking water distribution systems in developing countries

Journal of Water and Health

Volumn 3, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 109-127

  Lee, Ellen J ^a   Schwab, Kellogg J ^a  

^a JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH   (United States)

Author keywords

Developing countries; Diarrhoeal disease; Distribution system; Potable water

Indexed keywords

DEVELOPING COUNTRY; DIARRHEA; REVIEW; RISK ASSESSMENT; SANITATION; URBAN POPULATION; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WATER SUPPLY;

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; DIARRHEA; RISK ASSESSMENT; SANITATION; URBAN POPULATION; WASTE MANAGEMENT; WATER SUPPLY;

EID: 27144552783     PISSN: 14778920     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2166/wh.2005.0012     Document Type: Review

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