Martella du Preez

TL;DR: This review attempts to revise all relevant knowledge about solar disinfection from microbiological issues, laboratory research, solar testing, up to and including real application studies, limitations, factors influencing adoption of the technique and health impact.

TL;DR: Although improved sources generally delivered ‘safe’ water at the point-of-supply, 12% of source samples were contaminated and as such were ‘unsafe’ in household storage, and this significant deterioration in microbial quality of water from improved sources was seen in both countries.

TL;DR: It is suggested strongly that SODIS is an effective and culturally acceptable point-of-use water treatment method in the culture of rural Cambodia and may be of benefit among similar communities in neighboring South East Asian countries.

TL;DR: The results of a randomized controlled intervention study investigating the effect of solar disinfection of drinking water on the incidence of dysentery, nondysentery diarrhea, and anthropometric measurements of height and weight among children of age 6 months to 5 years living in peri-urban and rural communities in Nakuru, Kenya showed median height-for-age was significantly reduced.

TL;DR: Failure of three-quarters of participants to achieve a significant reduction in dysentery suggests that research into effective implementation of SODIS is required, and motivation is a significant determinant for measurable health gains.