Publications for Sale - EHP: 11 - 20
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| Number |
Title and Abstract |
Price US |
| EHP 1994/4 |
Drinking Water Quality in the Caribbean: Historical Development, Initiatives and Current Situation
Explains the importance of water supply and quality to human health. Charts the development of the water sector in the Caribbean, starting with the British influence and the initial focus on water supply, moving towards a greater emphasis on water quality. Discusses the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) including the WHO guidelines on drinking water quality. Identifies other relevant initiatives such as the Caribbean Basin Water Management Project (CBWMP) and the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute (CEHI). Assesses the status of water quality control in the Caribbean including laboratory facilities, the methods of sampling and analyzes, data generation and information flow. |
10.00 |
| EHP 1994/5 |
Sewage/Wastewater management in the Caribbean Hotel Sector: Implications for Regional Coastal Environmental Quality
Gives an account of wastewater disposal practices in the coastal zone and the resultant environmental impacts on coastal water quality, coral reefs, seagrass beds and marine fisheries. Also describes the operational status of the sewage treatment facilities in the Caribbean. Provides recommendations for the management of wastewater including environmental monitoring, training and the development of appropriate standards, legislation and codes of practice. |
7.00 |
| EHP 1994/6 |
The Solid Waste Dilemma in CARICOM Countries
Provides general characteristics of solid waste management in CARICOM Member States including administrative arrangements, waste pick up systems, fleet operation and maintenance, routing and siting of landfills. Highlights constraints such as scarce allocation of resources, inadequate institutional capacity and a lack of appropriate legislation. |
7.00 |
| EHP 1994/7 |
Caribbean Environmental Health Institute: its Activities and Role in Solid Waste Management in the Caribbean
Presents CEHI's activities as they relate to the theme of the 1994 Island Waste Management Conference "Positive solutions for Island Issues". Also provides a broader overview of CEHI's wider activities./span> |
5.00< |
| EHP 1995/1E |
Management of Environmental Damage due to Industrial Projects in the Caribbean.
Highlights major industrial sectors in the region and the pollutants associated with these industries. Discusses direct industrial impacts as a result of wastewaters, air emissions, solid and hazardous wastes. Points out indirect impacts of industrial projects, such as, over abstraction of ground water, land subsidence and soil erosion. Also describes occupational health issues. Makes recommendations on the control and management of industrial environmental damage through cleaner production techniques, legislative approaches and public education and participation. Goes into detail on waste reduction programmes, recycling options and waste disposal. |
7.00 |
| EHP 1995/2E |
Water Quality Issues in the Caribbean Region
Provides an overview of water quality issues in the Caribbean region, from the perspective of a regional institution, namely, the Caribbean Environmental Health Institute (CEHI), which is involved in water quality monitoring and represents 16 Member States in the region. Discusses the status of personnel and facilities for water quality monitoring, as well as the existence of networks and databanks in the region. Also discusses projects in which CEHI is involved as they impact on regional water quality. |
10.00 |
| EHP 1995/3 |
Establishment of Effluent Guidelines and Standards in Developing Countries
Outlines a practical approach for setting effluent guidelines within the contextual realities of developing countries. Such an approach includes the identification of critical effluents of concern, surveys of the quantities and composition of identified effluents and the development of appropriate information systems and draft legislation. |
5.00 |
| EHP 1995/4 |
Health Effects of Environmental Issues
Outlines sources and effects of pollutants, concentrating primarily on the air and water compartments given their importance as sinks and transmitters of pollutants. |
5.00 |
| EHP 1995/5 |
Economic and Social Considerations of Solid Waste Management in the Caribbean
Characterizes the solid waste situation in the Caribbean area. Covers waste management technology options including incineration, source reduction, reusing, recycling, shredding and disposal in landfills |
6.00 |
| EHP 1995/6 |
Solid Waste Management in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Countries
Details potential health risks resulting from poor solid waste management in the OECS countries. Suggests that inadequate institutional arrangements, a lack of technical expertise and low budgetary priority have contributed to the solid waste problem in the OECS. Provides examples of ongoing programmes and initiatives to address solid waste issues in the sub-region. |
4.00 |
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