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Design of sanitation systems

The goal of sanitation is to protect public health by collecting and treating human excreta. Different systems have been developed globally to accomplish this goal. These systems vary according to the methods used for excreta collection, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal. The type of sanitation system selected also determines the complexity and cost of construction, operation and maintenance.

Under this topic you can find:

a simple classification of sanitation systems
an introduction to the elements of sanitation systems
information on the logistics of sanitation
examples of different types of toilets
links to sanitation designs and designers
links to technical reports on sanitation systems

Logistic Aspects of Ecological Sanitation in Urban Areas

Case Study in Low-Income Community in Delhi, India

This report is the result of a research by a Dutch student in New Delhi on the logistical implications when applying ecological sanitation in a city. The information gathered is quite unique and as such the document is very useful for future planning of sanitation in cities world wide.

The document is split into 4 files.

Read more or download CS_ES log in_ebook table.pdf (495 kB)

Smart Sanitation Solutions

This booklet, prepared by the Netherlands Water Partnership, is drafted as a contribution to the World Water Forum 2006. It shows alternatives to the large centralised conventional sanitation systems. It presents an extensive selection of the ‘state of the art’ of existing affordable and sustainable sanitation options in their basic form. These techniques offer a solution to the millions of households that do not yet have a proper sanitation facility nearby and contribute to the realisation of the Millennium Development Goals.

The publication is a collaborative effort of the Netherlands Water Partnership, WASTE, Practica, IRC, Simavi and is funded by Partners for Water.

The foreword is written by the Minister for Development Cooperation, Agnes van Aardenne

Read more or download Smart Sanitation Solutions e-book.pdf (1.61 MB)

Milieubelasting van 3 alternatieve sanitatiemogelijkheden vergeleken met het spoeltoilet

Environmental impact assessment of dehydration toilets in the Netherlands

A thesis, in Dutch, comparing three alternative toilet systems with the conventional flush toilet.

Des solutions adaptées pour l'assainisment

Exemple de technologies innovantes à faible coût pour la collecte, le transport, le traitement et la réutilisation des produit de l'assainisement

Réalisé en guise de contribution au quatrième Forum Mondial sur l'Eau tenu à Mexico en mars 2006, en collaboration avec NWP, PRACTICA, IRC et SIMAVI. Cette édition a bénéficié de l’appui financier de Partners for Water (Partenaires pour l’Eau).

Cette traduction est réalisée avec l’aide de ICCO et pS-Eau (France).

Fact sheet: Design of sanitation systems

This fact sheet explains what factors play a role in deciding wisely for a new sanitation system.

Designofsanitationsystems.pdf (192 kB)

Roediger Pittsburgh Inc.

Roediger Pittsburgh, Inc. is a manufacturer of among others vacuum sewerage systems

Http://www.roediger.com/p_roevac.html

AIRVAC vacuum toilets

AIRVAC is manufacturer of vacuum toilets.

Http://www.airvac.com/toilets.htm

EVAC Vacuum toilets

EVAC manufacturer of Vacuum Systems for Marine.

Http://www.evacgroup.com/ie/mr_products_toilets.htm

Rioned Foundation for Information and Resources for sewerage in the Netherlands

RIONED Foundation is the interest group for sewerage concerns in the Netherlands. RIONED is the umbrella organisation in which public bodies, industry and the educational sector work together. RIONED works both for and through active involvement of its participants, thus ensuring that the foundation’s activities are broadly based. RIONED functions both as a centre of expertise as well as promotor of the interests of sewerage and urban water management in the Netherlands.

The website is also in English.