Faecal Sludge Management - Systems Approach for Implementation and Operation

The previous chapters covered how stabilisation, drying, and pathogen reduction of faecal sludge (FS) can be achieved with different treatment technologies, and combinations of these various technologies. Each treatment technology results in endproducts which need to be further treated, disposed of, or harnessed for some type of resource recovery. Endproducts, for example dried or partially dried sludge, compost, leachate, and biogas, each have an intrinsic value, which can turn treatment from merely a method for environmental and public health protection to resource recovery and value creation. This chapter focuses on the endproducts produced from the various FS treatment processes, addresses potential difficulties and restrictions with their enduse, and discusses additional steps that can or should be applied to turn a treatment endproduct into a valuable asset.

Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) book - Systems Approach for Implementation and Operation (English, French, Spanish)

Over a billion people in urban and peri-urban areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are served by onsite sanitation technologies. Until now, the management of faecal sludge resulting from these onsite technologies has been grossly neglected. Financial resources are often lacking, and onsite sanitation systems tend to be regarded as temporary solutions until sewer-based systems can be implemented. However, the reality is that onsite sanitation is here to stay, either as an intermediate or permanent standalone solution, or in combination with sewer-based systems. The appropriate and adequate management of faecal sludge deriving from onsite technologies is imperative for the protection of human and environmental health.This is the first book dedicated to faecal sludge management. It compiles the current state of knowledge of this rapidly evolving field, and presents an integrated approach that includes technology, management and planning. It addresses the planning and organization of the entire faecal sludge management service chain, from the collection and transport of sludge and treatment options, to the final end use or disposal of treated sludge. In addition to providing fundamentals and an overview of technologies, the book goes into details of operational, institutional and financial aspects, and provides guidance on how to plan a city-level faecal sludge management project with the involvement of all the stakeholders.Download the book as pdf (available in English, French, and Spanish) or order it as a hardcopy from the external link below.

Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) book - Systems Approach for Implementation and Operation (English, French, Spanish)

Over a billion people in urban and peri-urban areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are served by onsite sanitation technologies. Until now, the management of faecal sludge resulting from these onsite technologies has been grossly neglected. Financial resources are often lacking, and onsite sanitation systems tend to be regarded as temporary solutions until sewer-based systems can be implemented. However, the reality is that onsite sanitation is here to stay, either as an intermediate or permanent standalone solution, or in combination with sewer-based systems. The appropriate and adequate management of faecal sludge deriving from onsite technologies is imperative for the protection of human and environmental health.This is the first book dedicated to faecal sludge management. It compiles the current state of knowledge of this rapidly evolving field, and presents an integrated approach that includes technology, management and planning. It addresses the planning and organization of the entire faecal sludge management service chain, from the collection and transport of sludge and treatment options, to the final end use or disposal of treated sludge. In addition to providing fundamentals and an overview of technologies, the book goes into details of operational, institutional and financial aspects, and provides guidance on how to plan a city-level faecal sludge management project with the involvement of all the stakeholders.Download the book as pdf (available in English, French, and Spanish) or order it as a hardcopy from the external link below.

Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) book - Systems Approach for Implementation and Operation (English, French, Spanish)

Over a billion people in urban and peri-urban areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are served by onsite sanitation technologies. Until now, the management of faecal sludge resulting from these onsite technologies has been grossly neglected. Financial resources are often lacking, and onsite sanitation systems tend to be regarded as temporary solutions until sewer-based systems can be implemented. However, the reality is that onsite sanitation is here to stay, either as an intermediate or permanent standalone solution, or in combination with sewer-based systems. The appropriate and adequate management of faecal sludge deriving from onsite technologies is imperative for the protection of human and environmental health.This is the first book dedicated to faecal sludge management. It compiles the current state of knowledge of this rapidly evolving field, and presents an integrated approach that includes technology, management and planning. It addresses the planning and organization of the entire faecal sludge management service chain, from the collection and transport of sludge and treatment options, to the final end use or disposal of treated sludge. In addition to providing fundamentals and an overview of technologies, the book goes into details of operational, institutional and financial aspects, and provides guidance on how to plan a city-level faecal sludge management project with the involvement of all the stakeholders.Download the book as pdf (available in English, French, and Spanish) or order it as a hardcopy from the external link below.

From fertiliser to waste, land to river: a history of excrement in Brussels

During the second half of the 19th century, the River Senne became the preferred outlet for wastewater in Brussels. While at the beginning of the century, faecal matter was collected and sold to farmers as fertiliser, the gradual adoption of mains drainage had the direct effect of causing a lasting increase in pollution levels in the river.This research focuses on this transition. It questions the reasons why excrement recycling was abandoned and how the Senne became the new recipient for some of the wastewater in the capital. Through the analysis of the discussions and projects in connection with the management of faecal matter, this study is aimed at better understanding the transformations in the relationship between Brussels and its environment which took place during the 19th century.

FSM2 Conference in Durban, South Africa - Conference materials

The Second International Faecal Sludge Management Conference was held in Durban from the 29th to the 31st of October 2012. 320 delegates from around the world shared ideas and discussed challenges and opportunities in on-site sanitation.Below you find the Conference Report and the list of papers in alphabetical order by main author last name.The available FSM2 conference presentations in PDF can be downloaded at https://www.susana.org/en/knowledge-hub/trainings-conference-and-events-materials/conferences/2012/53-fsm2-durban-south-africa-october-2012.Videos from the presentations are also available in the conference page.

Governance for decentralised sanitation: Global Practice Scan - A working document

Household-level application of hydrated lime for on-site treatment and agricultural use of latrine sludge

Rural areas of Cambodia have no safe waste management strategies for household latrine waste. Household application of lime (calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2) would enable households to treat waste easily on-site and significantly reduce the risk of latrine sludge causing negative impacts on human health and the environment, whilst transforming latrines into incubators of a valuable agricultural additive. Initial investigative work – including human centered design research, supply chain analysis and bench scale laboratory tests have demonstrated that lime treatment of sludge has potential to provide a sustainable and effective solution to closing the sanitation loop in rural Cambodia, with promising application for urban environments as well.

Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse - Conference materials

The Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse seminar combined the highlights of research on over 60 successful business cases and extracted business models for resource recovery and reuse in developing countries with a discussion on their applicability in a range of settings with practitioners and entrepreneurs. The Sanitation Safety Planning Manual was also presented to illustrate the practical implementation of the 2006 WHO Guidelines for Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater.Convenors: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit; International Water Management Institute; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and World Health Organization

Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse - Conference materials

The Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse seminar combined the highlights of research on over 60 successful business cases and extracted business models for resource recovery and reuse in developing countries with a discussion on their applicability in a range of settings with practitioners and entrepreneurs. The Sanitation Safety Planning Manual was also presented to illustrate the practical implementation of the 2006 WHO Guidelines for Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater.Convenors: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit; International Water Management Institute; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and World Health Organization

Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse - Conference materials

The Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse seminar combined the highlights of research on over 60 successful business cases and extracted business models for resource recovery and reuse in developing countries with a discussion on their applicability in a range of settings with practitioners and entrepreneurs. The Sanitation Safety Planning Manual was also presented to illustrate the practical implementation of the 2006 WHO Guidelines for Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater.Convenors: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit; International Water Management Institute; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and World Health Organization

Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse - Conference materials

The Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse seminar combined the highlights of research on over 60 successful business cases and extracted business models for resource recovery and reuse in developing countries with a discussion on their applicability in a range of settings with practitioners and entrepreneurs. The Sanitation Safety Planning Manual was also presented to illustrate the practical implementation of the 2006 WHO Guidelines for Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater.Convenors: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit; International Water Management Institute; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and World Health Organization

Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse - Conference materials

The Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse seminar combined the highlights of research on over 60 successful business cases and extracted business models for resource recovery and reuse in developing countries with a discussion on their applicability in a range of settings with practitioners and entrepreneurs. The Sanitation Safety Planning Manual was also presented to illustrate the practical implementation of the 2006 WHO Guidelines for Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater.Convenors: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit; International Water Management Institute; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and World Health Organization

Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse - Conference materials

The Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse seminar combined the highlights of research on over 60 successful business cases and extracted business models for resource recovery and reuse in developing countries with a discussion on their applicability in a range of settings with practitioners and entrepreneurs. The Sanitation Safety Planning Manual was also presented to illustrate the practical implementation of the 2006 WHO Guidelines for Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater.Convenors: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit; International Water Management Institute; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and World Health Organization

Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse - Conference materials

The Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse seminar combined the highlights of research on over 60 successful business cases and extracted business models for resource recovery and reuse in developing countries with a discussion on their applicability in a range of settings with practitioners and entrepreneurs. The Sanitation Safety Planning Manual was also presented to illustrate the practical implementation of the 2006 WHO Guidelines for Safe Use of Wastewater, Excreta and Greywater.Convenors: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit; International Water Management Institute; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and World Health Organization