Water Resources in Developing Countries: Quality and Sustainability

Tuesday, April 13, 2010: 1:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Tabor Auditorium (Westin Tabor Center, Denver)
The session will explore multiple aspects of water resources in the developing world. The nexus between water resources and food security and human health will also be explored. We encourage the submission of papers dealing with all aspects of water resources in developing countries, including those that highlight the use of low-cost technologies for exploration and development.
Moderators:
W. Alan McKay and Michael Wireman
1:45 p.m.
Engineering Safe, Sustainable Water Systems in Developing Areas
Louis R. Manz, Ph.D., The University of Texas at San Antonio; Weldon W. Hammond, Ph.D., The University of Texas at San Antonio
2:05 p.m.
Engineered Perched Aquifers for Low-Cost Small Water Supplies
Charlie Fitts, University of Southern Maine
2:25 p.m.
Challenges to Potable Water Resources Development
Dale M. Schneeberger, PG, REA, The Sanberg Group, Inc.
2:45 p.m.
Pathway to Development and Treatment of a Drinking Water Source
Mark Cokain, Cardinal Resources LLC; Kevin Jones, Cardinal Resources LLC; Joyce O'Connor, Cardinal Resources LLC; Barbara Jones, Cardinal Resources LLC
3:05 p.m.
Ground-Water Contamination in Developing Countries
Ira May, May Geoenvironmental Services; Donald E. Jones, Quality Environmental Solutions
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