Water quality is closely linked to public health outcomes. The reduction in illness from improved water quality leads to improved social and economic outcomes in communities. Unfortunately, water-related diseases still account for a significant proportion of deaths in developing countries.

This workshop covered the following topics:

• the link between water quality and disease based on health data
• discussion of different strategies for water quality improvement
• a practical session on treatment and disinfection based on raw water quality data; and,
• consideration of the social and community acceptance of water treatment.

After the webinar, there was an open discussion with Pacific utilities on their challenges to improve water quality.

This learning event is part of the Pacific WASH webinar series that serves as a regional platform to advance knowledge and learning in utility operations and the broader WASH sector practice.