Fact sheet characteristics excreta

Introduction to the main characteristics of human excreta and grey water.

By understanding the composition of grey water and excreta, management systems can be designed in order to cope with the hazards and potentials posed by these flows.

Discussed are:

• volumes and quantities
• pathogen contents of the three waste streams
• nutrient content
• other substances in the urine and faeces

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