Training - Biomedical Waste Management Training provided to Health Care Administrators, Environmental Health Professionals and Solid Waste Managers 

Laboratory Services-Carried out Pesticide and Heavy Metal analyses for the Montserrat Water Authority

Training - Provided training on the operations and maintenance of sewage treatment plants.

Technical Assistance - Assisted the Ministry of Health in the selection of appropriate sewage treatment technology

Training - CEHI, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Family Affairs and Gender Relations of St Lucia, the Caribbean Development Bank, Pan American Health Organisation, Health Caribbean and Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Quebec, hosted a training course in Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA).

The course was part of a planning exercise geared toward the development of a comprehensive, region-wide EHIA programme.

It was designed to develop the skills of health and planning officers and private consultants in the preparation and review of environmental health impact assessments related to both public and private sector projects.

Public Awareness - Conducted a public awareness programme on sewage treatment technology selection.

Sanitary Hazard Assessment - Conduct of preliminary assessment of sanitary hazards in the country's water distribution system.

Technical Assistance - Provided technical assistance related to sewage treatment improvements.

Water Quality Testing - Conducted an assessment of the status of drinking water quality. Provided an overview of the state and development of the drinking water quality and offered specific recommendations for meeting the Guidelines for drinking water quality as given by the World Health Organization.

Training - In January, the Institute provided assistance to Montserrat by supporting a training course for Sewage Treatment Plant Operators for two new plants at the relocation villages of Davy Hill and Lookout Yard. The Institute provided an external resource person to conduct the course and provided the training materials. This was done in response to a request from the Government of Montserrat as well as to build upon previous interventions in Montserrat in the area of Waste Management.

Training - In January, the Institute provided assistance to Montserrat by supporting a training course for Sewage Treatment Plant Operators for two new plants at the relocation villages of Davy Hill and Lookout Yard. The Institute provided an external resource person to conduct the course and provided the training materials. This was done in response to a request from the Government of Montserrat as well as to build upon previous interventions in Montserrat in the area of Waste Management.

Advice on Filtration System - The Institute visited Montserrat to advise on the suitability of a biological filtration system for treating domestic sewage at two relocation villages. Based on site visits, discussions with officers from the Ministries of Health and Public Works, and design calculations, the systems were found adequate with the incorporation of minor adjustments.

Environmental Impact Assessment - The Institute also conducted a preliminary EIA for a new sanitary landfill.

Training - The Institute trained one Ministry of Health staff member in the "Management of Sanitary Landfills".

Water Quality Monitoring - Assistance was provided to the Water Authority by upgrading the Water Quality Monitoring system.

Water Quality Testing Equipment - Supplied equipment for water quality testing to the EH Department - Ministry of Health

Waste Management - At the request of the Government of Monserrat and the UNDP, the Institute, through the GTZ Long Term Adviser, conducted an appraisal mission to look at problems of solid and liquid waste disposal in Monserrat, with respect to the volcanic situation, particularly after the evacuation. The Institute also conducted a detailed site selection exercise and EIA for a new sanitary Landfill.

The Institute trained one Ministry of Health staff member and one staff member of the Monserrat Water Authority in the "Operation and Maintenance of Waste Water Treatment Plants".

Laboratory Services - Samples of water were received from the Environmental Health Department and the Monserrat Water Authority for the determination of heavy metals and inorganic parameters. This request was to address the concern of the possible influence of volcanic activity on the island on the quality of the water supply catchments.

Environmental Monitoring - Equipment for water quality testing purchased through the CEHI/ENCORE Project was shipped to the Monserrat Water Authority

Environmental Monitoring - Equipment and chemicals ordered during late 1994 were received at CEHI. The equipment was tested at the Institute and freighted to the Montserrat Water Authority

Laboratory Services - Advice on the safety of a stock of malathion used in vector control was given.

A study on the bacterial indicators of marine water quality, funded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was completed early 1994. This study was coordinated by Rickardo Ward, Research Officer and the results have since been submitted to UNEP.

Environmental Monitoring - The Scientist/Coordinator visited Monserrat in order to gather information on Water Quality Monitoring in the country. The agencies which participated in this assessment are as follows:

Information gathered included: in-country technical expertise; laboratory facilities; on-going monitoring programmes; potential impacts; water quality regulations; treatment and disinfection; equipment required; training required; data storage, processing and dissemination. Additional information, especially in the area of laboratory equipment is to be provided by some agencies.