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Experience with the introduction of dry, urine-diverting sanitation systems in Ethiopia
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posted on 2018-02-12, 15:09 authored by Martin Oldenburg, Franziska Meinzinger, A.A. Lisanework, K. Gutema, P. Krusche, O. JebensTo overcome the drawbacks of conventional sanitation systems, new approaches to sanitation are
necessary. Human faeces and urine as well as greywater represent potential resources requiring efficient
management. Thus, source-separating
systems, which safe water and allow the recycling of nutrients to
agriculture, can provide an alternative. These systems can even be integrated into multistorey
houses,
therefore addressing the need for resource efficient
sanitation in condominium housing programmes.
Several urine separating
facilities are implemented in Ethiopia showing a high acceptance by their users.
The cost comparison between source-separating
systems and the conventional system for condominium
houses shows an advantage for the new approach due to savings of water for toilet flushing as well as
reduced costs for the treatment of the wastewater in septic tanks. The use of human urine as fertiliser in
several trials resulted in significant benefits in terms of improved crop growth.
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OLDENBURG, M. ... et al, 2009. Experience with the introduction of dry, urine-diverting sanitation systems in Ethiopia. IN: Shaw, R.J. (ed). Water, sanitation and hygiene - Sustainable development and multisectoral approaches: Proceedings of the 34th WEDC International Conference, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 18-22 May 2009, 5p.p.Publisher
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