It is estimated that literally billions of residents in urban and
peri-urban areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America are served by
onsite sanitation systems (e.g. various types of latrines and
septic tanks). Until recently, the management of faecal sludge from
these onsite systems has been grossly neglected, partially as a
result of them being considered temporary solutions until
sewer-based systems could be implemented. However, the perception
of onsite or decentralized sanitation technologies for urban areas
is gradually changing, and is increasingly being considered as
long-term, sustainable options in urban areas, especially in low-
and middle-income countries that lack sewer infrastructures. This
is the first book dedicated to faecal sludge management. It
compiles the current state of knowledge of the rapidly evolving
field of faecal sludge management, and presents an integrated
approach that includes technology, management, and planning based
on Sandecs 20 years of experience in the field. Faecal Sludge
Management: Systems Approach for Implementation and Operation
addresses the organization of the entire faecal sludge management
service chain, from the collection and transport of sludge, and the
current state of knowledge of treatment options, to the final end
use or disposal of treated sludge. The book also presents important
factors to consider when evaluating and upscaling new treatment
technology options. The book is designed for undergraduate and
graduate students, and engineers and practitioners in the field who
have some basic knowledge of environmental and/or wastewater
engineering. Authors: Linda Strande,Eawag, Switzerland, Mariska
Ronteltap, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, Delft, The
Netherlands and Damir Brdjanovic, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water
Education, Delft, The Netherlands
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