Case studies

Suntura, C., Sandoval, B. (2012). Ecological Sanitation in peri-urban area of El Alto city, Bolivia. Case study of sustainable sanitation projects, SuSanA, Fundación Sumaj Huasi, Stockholm Environment Institute. [868.46 KB]

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This case study describes the project of UDDTs construction in El Alto, Bolivia. The project developed by the NGO Fundación Sumaj Huasi (La Paz) and had financial support from the …

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Kwikiriza, L., Asiimwe, A. Nuwamanya, H., Schattauer, H. (2012). Large-scale peri-urban and rural sanitation with UDDTs, South Western region, Uganda - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [398.16 KB]

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The South Western Towns Water and Sanitation (SWTWS) project was created in 1995 to provide water supply and improve sanitation in 19 small towns and rural centres in South West …

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von Münch, E., Ingle, R. (eds.) (2012). Compilation of 25 case studies on sustainable sanitation projects from Africa. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Germany. [15.29 MB]

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The Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA) publishes case studies of sustainable sanitation projects from around the world to demonstrate the wide range of available technologies …

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Jana, B. (2010). Reuse of human urine in aquaculture Kalyani, West Bengal, India - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [477.69 KB]

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This case study is about pilot research study of the reuse of human urine from a community-based sanitation facility in carp farming in West Bengal, India. Urine is collected from …

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Heijnen, M., Heijnen, H., Zandee, M. (2012). Promotion of ecological sanitation, Sabaithuwa, Parsa District, Nepal (draft). Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [772.89 KB]

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The case study describes a 2 phased pilot project initiative in the village of Sabaithuwa in the Parsa District in Nepal. The pilot project promoted ecological sanitation with the …

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Wafler, M., Heeb, J., Olt, C. (2009). Pour-flush toilets with biogas plant at DSK Training Institute, Gujarat, India - Draft - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [623.51 KB]

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This case study is about the improvement of sanitation, specifically in rural areas. Navsarjan Trust aims to implement, evaluate and disseminate socially and culturally acceptable, …

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Kinobe, J., Kulabako, R., Olweny, S. (2010). Greywater tower gardens at household level Kitgum, Uganda - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [413.69 KB]

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This case study shows the use of greywater towers as a tool for household sanitation in Uganda. The project serves 40 inhabitants in Kitgum Town, Uganda. The project has been …

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Shewa, W., Geleta, B. (2010). Fossa alterna for household sanitation Arba Minch, Ethiopia - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [516.43 KB]

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This case study is about the Fossa alterna as resource-oriented household sanitation in Arba Mich, one of the fastest growing towns in Ethiopia. The project has been realised …

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Shewa, W., Geleta, B. (2010). Greywater tower Arba Minch, Ethiopia - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [722.36 KB]

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This case study shows the use of greywater towers as a tool for household sanitation in peri-urban areas in Arba Minch, Ethiopia. The project built 9 greywater towers in private …

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Gjinali, E., Niklas, J., Smid, H. (2012). Wastewater treatment using constructed wetlands Tirana, Albania - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [378.96 KB]

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This case study is about a constructed wetland system for wastewater treatment and reuse in the SOS children’s village in Sauk, a suburb in the South of Tirana, Albania, …

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Ysunza Ogazon, A., Lopez Nunez, L., Martinez Murillo, M., Diez-Urdanivia Coria, S. (2010). Sanitarios secos con separación de orina en una area rural, Tututepec, Oaxaca, México (in Spanish) - Urine diverting dry toilets in a rural area, Tututepec, Oaxaca, Mexico - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [553.65 KB]

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Este caso de estudio describe Sanitarios de separación de orina y de deshidratación en una área rural en Tututepec, Oaxaca, México con el objetivo de implementar un programa de …

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Miglio, R. (2010). Reuso de efluentes de un sistema de humedales artificiales, Trujillo, Perú (in Spanish) - Reuse of the effluents of a man-made wetland system , Trujillo, Peru - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [526.39 KB]

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Este estudio de caso describe un sistema de humedales artificiales en Milagro-Trujillo, Perú. El diseño se realizó para tratar los efluentes generados por 200 alumnos que …

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Bertaina, L., Buraschi, G., Hock, D. (2011). Sistema de reutilización de orina humana, Esperanza, Argentina (in Spanish) - System appropriate for the reuse of urine, Esperanza, Argentina. Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [345.46 KB]

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Este estudio de caso se trata de sistema de reutilización de orina humana en Esperanza, Argentina. 300 personas se beneficiaron del proyecto. Tipo de proyecto: Implementación del …

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Sayre, E., von Münch, E. (2009). Rural community and school UDD toilets in Misamis Oriental, Libertad, Initao and Manticao, Philippines - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [661.57 KB]

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This case study shows a pilot scale rural community and school toilets. 23 UDDTs were constructed to serve the community and the schools in the municipalities of Libertad, Initao …

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Zimmermann, N., Wafler, M., Thakur, P. (2010). Decentralised wastewater management at Adarsh College Badlapur, Maharashtra, India - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [786.92 KB]

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This case study discusses the decentralised reuse-oriented wastewater management project at Adarsh Vidyaprasarak Sanstha’s College of Arts & Commerce, India. The project serves …

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Lipkow, U., von Münch, E. (2010). Constructed wetland for a peri-urban housing area Bayawan City, Philippines - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [415.72 KB]

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This case study is about the upgrading of a peri-urban settlement by treating the domestic wastewater using constructed wetlands (or reed beds). The project serves approximately …

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Kumar, P. (2009). Community-led Water and Ecosan Programme Shaanxi Province, China - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [484.65 KB]

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This case study is about a large-scale community-led water and environmental sanitation project in the rural area of Shaanxi Province, China. Up to June 2007 the project serves …

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Zimmermann, N., Wafler, M. (2009). Urban decentralised wastewater management Badlapur, Maharashtra, India - Draft. Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [228.58 KB]

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This case study is about a large-scale decentralised wastewater management and reuse project in Badlapur town, India, which serves 540 households in total for its stages I (300) …

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Oldenburg, M., Werner, C., Schlick, J., Klingel, F. (2009). Urban urine diversion and greywater treatment system Linz, Austria - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [1.89 MB]

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This case study discusses a medium-scale pilot project in a new urban area in Linz, Austria. The project serves 250 inhabitants in 88 flats and 270 school pupils. It was developed …

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Winker, M., Grönwall, P. (2010). Waterless urinal sheds in the inner city Hamburg, Germany - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [354.58 KB]

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This case study is about a large-scale urban public sanitation system project in the inner city of Hamburg, Germany. Waterless urinal sheds were introduced to cover approx. 2000 …

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Kraft, L., Rieck, C. (2011). Urine diversion dehydration toilets in rural schools, Nyanza, Western and other provinces, Kenya - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [1.63 MB]

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The EcoSan Promotion Project (EPP) was an EU-funded and SIDA and GTZ co-funded project component embedded in the Water Sector Reform Program of GTZ water program. The project …

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Muchiri, E., Mutua, B. (2010). UDDTs at a residential plot Nakuru, Kenya - London estaste. Case study of SuSanA. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [870.42 KB]

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This SuSanA case study compiles experiences from a ROSA sanitation pilot project for a residential plot in Nakuru, Kenya. 3 single vault UDDTs were constructed to serve a …

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Dusingizumuremyi, E. (2010). Urine diversion dehydration toilets in rural schools Huye and Ngororero Districts, Rwanda - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [768.3 KB]

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This case study is a about a demonstration project at rural schools in Rwanda. 24 UDDTs were constructed in 2 primary schools serving approximately 2800 pupils. …

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Kassa, K. (2010). Urine diversion dehydration toilet (UDDT) for one household, Arba Minch, Ethiopia - Draft. Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [477.28 KB]

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This case study is about a project to replace a pit latrine with UDDT for one household in Arba Minch, Ethiopia. The UDDT serves 10 persons. This project is part of the larger …

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Winker, M., Saadoun, A. (2011). Urine and brownwater separation at GTZ main office building Eschborn, Germany - Case study of sustainable sanitation projects. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). [661.57 KB]

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This case study is about a demonstration project in the headquarters of GTZ in Eschborn, Germany. The project consists of 50 urine-diversion flush toilets, 23 waterless urinals and …

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