Bibliothèque

2012 - Tackling the challenges of full pit latrines - Volumes 1 to 3. Still, D., Foxon, K., O’Riordan, M. WRC Report No. 1745/1/12, Water Research Commission, South Africa. [5.14 MB]

Summary:
Volume 1: Understanding sludge accumulation in VIPs and strategies for emptying full pits …

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2011 - Piloting franchising O&M partnerships: connecting unrelated concepts, to create something innovative. Wall, K., Bhagwan, J., Ive, O. 35th WEDC International Conference, UK. [60.88 KB]

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Partnerships, using the basic principles of franchising, could address many challenges in the operation and/or maintenance of water services. Franchising provides appropriate …

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2009 - Investigation into methods of pit latrine emptying - Management of sludge accumulation in VIP latrines. O'Riordan, M. Water Research Commission (WRC), South Africa. [4.43 MB]

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The main part this report is a fairly high level introduction to the issue of faecal sludge management. Where details and information have been readily available the report goes …

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2007 - Design and Operating Requirements to Optimize the Life Span of VIP Toilets - Outcome of WRC Project 1630. WRC WRC, South Africa. [149.69 KB]

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Ventilated improved pit latrines (VIPs) represent the minimum level of sanitation infrastructure that is deemed acceptable in South Africa. …

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2005 - Options for dealing with full pits - Draft Guideline - emptying of pit latrines. DWAF Ministry of Water Affairs (DWAF), Republic of South Africa. [3.33 MB]

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This guideline aims to provide some guidance to municipalities on the options for dealing with sanitation services where on-site pits are the method of separating human wastes from …

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