Rural areas in Morocco are characterized by specific particulars dispersal, remoteness and importance. Considering this particular context, it is necessary to adjust the analysis and treatment methods, the monitoring and sanitary inspection systems. Within this framework, a new methodology was developed with the purpose of supervising and monitoring drinking water quality in rural areas. This methodology consists basically in applying common norms for rural localities bordering existing adductions, and in the adoption of a simplified approach for non-accessible rural localities supplied by autonomous drinking water systems. The simplified approach relies essentially on sanitary inspection data and on the control of parameters that constitute a sanitary risk in the short term (bacteriological parameters). The control of residual chlorine content is so important, for it ensures a high bacteriological quality of water and can offer the opportunity for a quick reaction of the manager. These two approaches are based mainly on resource protection, water disinfection and population awareness about the good use and preservation of water quality. Indeed, in order to ensure the continuity of rural autonomous drinking water systems in terms of quantity and quality of distributed water, various management models were developed: management by means of water user associations, and by a private operator. For these different modes of management, the methodology to adopt for supervising and monitoring drinking water quality in rural areas together with the attribution of tasks and responsibilities was already established. The right of citizens to sustainable and safe water is a stimulating challenge which requires the collaboration and involvement of all acting agents in the sector.
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Approach for drinking water quality monitoring in rural areas: Morocco's case Available to Purchase
H. Benqlilou;
1National Office of Potable Water (ONEP), Water Quality Control Directorate, 6, Bis Rue Patrice Lumumba, BP Rabat Chellah, Rabat, Morocco
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L. Laraki;
L. Laraki
1National Office of Potable Water (ONEP), Water Quality Control Directorate, 6, Bis Rue Patrice Lumumba, BP Rabat Chellah, Rabat, Morocco
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A. Outair
A. Outair
1National Office of Potable Water (ONEP), Water Quality Control Directorate, 6, Bis Rue Patrice Lumumba, BP Rabat Chellah, Rabat, Morocco
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Water Supply (2004) 4 (5-6): 415–419.
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H. Benqlilou, L. Laraki, A. Outair; Approach for drinking water quality monitoring in rural areas: Morocco's case. Water Supply 1 December 2004; 4 (5-6): 415–419. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/ws.2004.0133
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