Key documents on sanitation systems and technology options

In this library entry we have grouped together up to five documents that we think are important "first reading" materials for anyone wishing to obtain a quick overview of this topic. For more details, please see the external links to the discussion forum below.The documents listed in this library entry in reverse chronological order already exist as individual library entries but have been grouped together here for the purpose of providing a quick overview.(1)Wolf, L., Nick, A., Cronin, A. (2015). How to keep your groundwater drinkable: Safer siting of sanitation systems - Working Group 11 Publication. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/2155(2)Tilley, E., Ulrich, L., Lüthi, C., Reymond, Ph., Zurbrügg, C. (2014). Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies - (2nd Revised Edition). Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), Duebendorf, Switzerlandhttp://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/454French and Spanish versions (First edition) of the compendium are also available in the SuSanA library.http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/1156http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/1157(3)Strande, L., Ronteltap, M., Brdjanovic, D. (Eds.) (2014). Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) book - Systems Approach for Implementation and Operation. IWA Publishing, UK (ISBN: 9781780404738)http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/2100++++Comments about this selection are welcome. Please send them to info@susana.org.

Key documents on sanitation systems and technology options

In this library entry we have grouped together up to five documents that we think are important "first reading" materials for anyone wishing to obtain a quick overview of this topic. For more details, please see the external links to the discussion forum below.The documents listed in this library entry in reverse chronological order already exist as individual library entries but have been grouped together here for the purpose of providing a quick overview.(1)Wolf, L., Nick, A., Cronin, A. (2015). How to keep your groundwater drinkable: Safer siting of sanitation systems - Working Group 11 Publication. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/2155(2)Tilley, E., Ulrich, L., Lüthi, C., Reymond, Ph., Zurbrügg, C. (2014). Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies - (2nd Revised Edition). Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), Duebendorf, Switzerlandhttp://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/454French and Spanish versions (First edition) of the compendium are also available in the SuSanA library.http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/1156http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/1157(3)Strande, L., Ronteltap, M., Brdjanovic, D. (Eds.) (2014). Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) book - Systems Approach for Implementation and Operation. IWA Publishing, UK (ISBN: 9781780404738)http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/2100++++Comments about this selection are welcome. Please send them to info@susana.org.

Key documents on sanitation systems and technology options

In this library entry we have grouped together up to five documents that we think are important "first reading" materials for anyone wishing to obtain a quick overview of this topic. For more details, please see the external links to the discussion forum below.The documents listed in this library entry in reverse chronological order already exist as individual library entries but have been grouped together here for the purpose of providing a quick overview.(1)Wolf, L., Nick, A., Cronin, A. (2015). How to keep your groundwater drinkable: Safer siting of sanitation systems - Working Group 11 Publication. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/2155(2)Tilley, E., Ulrich, L., Lüthi, C., Reymond, Ph., Zurbrügg, C. (2014). Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies - (2nd Revised Edition). Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag), Duebendorf, Switzerlandhttp://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/454French and Spanish versions (First edition) of the compendium are also available in the SuSanA library.http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/1156http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/1157(3)Strande, L., Ronteltap, M., Brdjanovic, D. (Eds.) (2014). Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) book - Systems Approach for Implementation and Operation. IWA Publishing, UK (ISBN: 9781780404738)http://www.susana.org/en/resources/library/details/2100++++Comments about this selection are welcome. Please send them to info@susana.org.

Lactic Acid Fermentation, Urea and Lime Addition - Promising Faecal Sludge Sanitizing Methods for Emergency Sanitation

In this research, three faecal sludge sanitizing methods—lactic acid fermentation, urea treatment and lime treatment—were studied for application in emergency situations. These methods were investigated by undertaking small scale field trials with pit latrine sludge in Blantyre, Malawi. Hydrated lime was able to reduce the E. coli count in the sludge to below the detectable limit within 1 h applying a pH > 11 (using a dosage from 7% to 17% w/w, depending faecal sludge alkalinity), urea treatment required about 4 days using 2.5% wet weight urea addition, and lactic acid fermentation needed approximately 1 week after being dosed with 10% wet weight molasses (2 g (glucose/fructose)/kg) and 10% wet weight pre-culture (99.8% pasteurised whole milk and 0.02% fermented milk drink containing Lactobacillus casei Shirota). Based on Malawian prices, the cost of sanitizing 1 m3 of faecal sludge was estimated to be €32 for lactic acid fermentation, €20 for urea treatment and €12 for hydrated lime treatment.

Municipal-supported unsewered sanitation improvements for the urban-poor - Various documents on results from research grant

This library entry contains background documents for work that the African Water Facility is carrying out and which is co-funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Further information is also available on the SuSanA discussion forum, see link below.The purpose of the project is to improve the living conditions of the non-sewered urban-poor in Africa through provision of affordable and sustainable sanitation tools and technologies.+++++++++++Documents available for download below:1 - African Water Facility (AWF) (2015): Sustainable Sanitation Approaches for the Urban Poor: AWF Case Studies. Africasan 4, Dakar2 - African Water Facility Portfolio Report: Un-sewered Sanitation Improvements for the Urban-Poor. Overview of the African Water Facility project portfolio, July 2014

Municipal-supported unsewered sanitation improvements for the urban-poor - Various documents on results from research grant

This library entry contains background documents for work that the African Water Facility is carrying out and which is co-funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.Further information is also available on the SuSanA discussion forum, see link below.The purpose of the project is to improve the living conditions of the non-sewered urban-poor in Africa through provision of affordable and sustainable sanitation tools and technologies.+++++++++++Documents available for download below:1 - African Water Facility (AWF) (2015): Sustainable Sanitation Approaches for the Urban Poor: AWF Case Studies. Africasan 4, Dakar2 - African Water Facility Portfolio Report: Un-sewered Sanitation Improvements for the Urban-Poor. Overview of the African Water Facility project portfolio, July 2014

Operation of Decentralised Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS) under tropical field conditions - PhD thesis

Decentralised Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS) such as disseminated by the Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association (BORDA) are increasingly being recognized by decision makers across the world as an option for service delivery in densely populated low-income areas. However, little practical experience has been gathered methodologically on basic engineering and performance aspects surrounding these systems.This thesis investigates full-scale anaerobic reactors of communal DEWATS implemented in tropical regions in order to consolidate the basis of future design and support monitoring, operation and maintenance procedures. Special focus is laid on the operation of the Anaerobic Baffled Reactor (ABR) as the core technology of DEWATS.

PhATS Technical Note - Septage Management

In November of 2013, Typhoon Haiyan struck the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines devastating homes and families in its path. The response by the government and international community was swift as shelter kits were distributed and “bunkhouse-style” temporary housing built for displaced persons. As these needs were met, new problems emerged, among them was how to properly manage the large quantities of localized human waste newly generated in the evacuation areas. The response was to develop septage management treatment plants to meet these new needs. Two such treatment plants were constructed in Tacloban City and Palo, Leyte, both plants utilize the lime stabilization method of treatment.This report will cover an overview of the two septage management projects, discuss the challenges and successes of each system, and share best practices and lessons learned from lime stabilization in emergency settings.

PhATS Technical Note - Septage Management

In November of 2013, Typhoon Haiyan struck the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines devastating homes and families in its path. The response by the government and international community was swift as shelter kits were distributed and “bunkhouse-style” temporary housing built for displaced persons. As these needs were met, new problems emerged, among them was how to properly manage the large quantities of localized human waste newly generated in the evacuation areas. The response was to develop septage management treatment plants to meet these new needs. Two such treatment plants were constructed in Tacloban City and Palo, Leyte, both plants utilize the lime stabilization method of treatment.This report will cover an overview of the two septage management projects, discuss the challenges and successes of each system, and share best practices and lessons learned from lime stabilization in emergency settings.

Production and market demonstration of fecal sludge by-products at scale - Various documents on results from research grant

Production and market demonstration of fecal sludge by-products at scale - Various documents on results from research grant

Project Prasaadhan - Business model development for fecal sludge management in rural Bihar - Various documents on results from research grant

Proof of concept of estimates for the unsafe return of human excreta to the environment - Various documents on results from research grant

Public Private Partnerships for sustainable sludge management services in Faridpur, Bangladesh - Various documents on results from research grant

Public Private Partnerships for sustainable sludge management services in Faridpur, Bangladesh - Various documents on results from research grant