Table 2.

Main sanitation measures to be considered for schistosomiasis control in Brazil.

Basic sanitation measures
Supply of water for human consumption, with sufficient quantity and quality that meets potability standards.
Sanitary sewage disposal, with static or dynamic solutions, providing adequate sewage treatment to control pathogens and whose operation and maintenance are within reach of the community and service providers
Improvement of intra-household sanitary conditions.
Collection and proper disposal of solid waste, when relevant.
Drainage of rainwater, when applicable.