From data to decisions: understanding information flows within regulatory water quality monitoring programs

Regions
  • Eastern Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
  • Western Africa
From UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
Publication year 2020
Publication authors
  • Kumpel, E.
  • MacLeod, C.
  • Stuart, K.
Publication Type Scientific Publication
DOI https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-020-00084-0
Full Citation Kumpel, E., MacLeod, C., Stuart, K. et al. From data to decisions: understanding information flows within regulatory water quality monitoring programs. npj Clean Water 3, 38 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41545-020-00084-0
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Abstract

This study evaluates the methods used to organize, analyze, and transmit drinking water quality data among 26 water supplier or surveillance institutions and two regulatory agencies in 6 countries of sub-Saharan Africa. This work is part of the ‘REACH Improving Water Security for the Poor’ programme