IDEAS Insights Guide to public health and water | Page 2

IDEAS Globally has a commitment to make and scale positive social change. Our work is always backed by academic, scientific, and professional research. As part of this commitment, we aim to broadcast and simplify the latest advances in sectors relating to international development. If you or a colleague has a unique perspective that would benefit others, we'd love to share it. IDEAS Insights are short articles, offering snapshots into international development for both our community and the public. All Insights are published free of charge at: www.ideasglobally.com If you'd like to contribute, contact our Director of Research & Communication, Joel Sugarman, for close support: [email protected] Summary: Current limitations in water supply in post-earthquake scenarios, with particular emphasis on lessons from the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Additional resources provided for further exploration. Our first thoughts Boiling as a long-term solution Immediate problems in securing water supply Communication and trust within communities … … … 3 3 3 Securing a water supply for the future Infrastructure challenges Typical water sanitation solutions Water supply schemes … … … 5 5 5 References … 6