UMC (2018) Value Chain of On-Site Sanitation Systems - Flash cards
The flash cards illustrate the existing and available technology options and processes across the entire value chain of on-site sanitation in Gujarat (for pour-flush user interface). The flash cards will be used as visual aids in the field to identify and evaluate existing systems and processes. These cards can also be used as tools to foster discussion with ULB officers on septage management in cities. The […]
Online since: 21.05.2018
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UMC (2015) Standard Operating Procedures for Fecal Sludge Management for Municipalities in Gujarat
This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a step-by-step guide for ULBs to institute a framework for on-site sanitation system management. This SOP conforms to the advisory note on septage management released by MoUD and draws from UMC’s experience of working with ULBs in Gujarat. It provides a set of written instructions on septic tank construction, cleaning and maintenance and disposal of sludge in a concise format. […]
Online since: 21.05.2018
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NIUA and UMC (2018) Faecal Sludge and Septage Management: An Orientation Module
The Handbook is an initiative of Sanitation Capacity Building Platform (SCBP) to build capacities in Feacal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) for officials of urban local bodies (ULB), para state technical agencies, administrators and professionals from the private sector and Non-governmental Organizations. It is meant to be freely used by any can organization (public or private), national and state level training institutes, AMRUT and SBM […]
Online since: 19.05.2018
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Sharma, R., Bieker, S., Tempel, A., Jacob, N., Saxena, S. (2018) Septage Management in Urban India – Providing Conceptual Clarity White Paper
Content: - Introduction and Context - Terminology - Conceptual clarity - Conclusions
Online since: 08.05.2018
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CEPT University (2017) Training of Trainers on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management
Faecal Sludge and Septage Management has been a neglected area in Indian cities. It has not received attention because of poor understanding of faecal sludge/ septage and lack of proper technical guidance. In this context a training module was developed aimed at training institutes from various states of India that regularly provide training to ULB officials. This two day training programme was developed under the […]
Online since: 03.05.2018
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UNICEF Philippines (2015) PhATS Technical Note Septage Management
In November of 2013, Typhoon Haiyan struck the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines devastating homes and families in its path. The response by the government and international community was swift as shelter kits were distributed and “bunkhouse-style” temporary housing built for displaced persons. As these needs were met, new problems emerged, among them was how to properly manage the large quantities of localized human […]
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Various Authors (2013) Promoting Innovations and Sustainable Investments - Manila, Philippines Conference materials
The sub-regional conference formally launched the project (RETA 8060) "Promoting Innovations in Wastewater Management in Asia and the Pacific". The list of delegates was comprised of a mixture of government executives, wastewater industry practitioners and private sector representatives from the following countries: Philippines, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Mongolia and Uzbekistan. The project is funded by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR) that […]
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Various Authors (2014) Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse Conference materials
The Integrated Business Models throughout the Sanitation Value Chain with Safe Resource Recovery and Reuse seminar combined the highlights of research on over 60 successful business cases and extracted business models for resource recovery and reuse in developing countries with a discussion on their applicability in a range of settings with practitioners and entrepreneurs. The Sanitation Safety Planning Manual was also presented to illustrate […]
Online since: 12.04.2018
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USAID (2015) Implementer’s Guide to Lime Stabilisation for Septage Management in the Philippines
Local government units (LGUs) just beginning to implement a new septage management program may wish to phase in the program over time. Lime stabilization can be done as a first phase following a disaster and perhaps serve the public and commercial sectors. In the next phase, a municipal or city-wide program to desludge all septic tanks on a regular schedule using treatment technologies besides lime […]
Online since: 06.03.2018
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NIUA (2017) Addressing Urban Faecal Sludge and Septage Management Capacity Needs Assessment
Recognising city-level capacity limitations for decentralised sanitation planning and implementation in India, the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) appointed the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) as the anchor organisation for a Sanitation Capacity Building Platform (SCBP) to support cities in their sanitation planning and implementation. NIUA partnered with CAWST,2 a capacity development organisation, to design and initiate the SCBP with the goal of building […]
Online since: 26.02.2018
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GIZ (2018) Waste to Energy Plant in Nashik Movie SNUSP II
Like many cities in India, the city of Nashik is also struggling with citywide Solid Waste and Wastewater management. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated approach to solid waste and wastewater management on the one hand and control of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions on the other hand. The Waste to Energy Project in Nashik is one such solution through co-processing of […]
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Walther, D. (2017) Waste to Energy Plant in Nashik Brochure - SNUSP II
Like many cities in India, the city of Nashik is also struggling with citywide Solid Waste and Wastewater management. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated approach to solid waste and wastewater management on the one hand and control of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions on the other hand. The Waste to Energy Project in Nashik is one such solution through co-processing of […]
Online since: 30.01.2018
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Blackett, I. and Hawkins, P. (2017) FSM Innovation Case Studies Case Studies on the Business, Policy and Technology of Faecal Sludge Management (second edition)
Worldwide, 2.7 billion people rely on onsite sanitation and more than 4.5 billion people do not have access to safely managed sanitation services. Yet, in many places there is still no management system in place to deal with the faecal sludge (e.g. septage and pit latrine sludge) from such systems. This results in the faecal waste often being dumped directly into the immediate residential surrounding […]
Online since: 30.03.2017
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Nath, V., Bauer, M. (2017) FSSM matters: Looking Forward Ushering A New Era in Sanitation Value Chain Management in Rajasthan
Output document of the India Sanitation Coalition Insights event in Jaipur to discuss whether it is time to consider Fecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) as an effective and long-term solution in the sanitation value chain.
Online since: 15.02.2017
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Walther, D., et al. (2016) Local and innovative waste water solution The case of Kochi - SNUSP II
This project description summarises the steps towards an energy and resource-efficient wastewater and septage management system in Kochi. It is a project coordinated by the Support to National Urban Sanitation Policy project of GIZ India.
Online since: 20.01.2017
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ISF-UTS, SNV (2016) A guide to septage transfer stations
Septage transfer stations have the potential to significantly reduce the amount of faecal sludge entering the environment by providing a local solution for septage disposal. Localised transfer stations shorten the time required for local operators to collect and transport septage, and they will be able to use smaller vacuum tanks that can navigate the densely populated residential areas. This guide provides information on the salient […]
Online since: 29.08.2016
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Various authors (2011) Policy paper on septage management in India
With fast growing economy and urban population, the waste generation is steeply increasing in India. Due to paucity of resources, the local bodies, which are responsible for management of wastes, are not able to provide this service effectively. According to Centre Pollution Control Board (CPCB) study, out of 38254 MLD of sewage generated in India, the treatment facilities are available for 30% (11787MLD). The indiscriminate […]
Online since: 10.05.2016
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Oxfam (2016) Septage Management Leader’s Guidebook Philippines Edition
The Septage Management Leader’s Guidebook, is a product of Oxfam through their program to improve sanitation in the super typhoon Haiyan devastation area of the central Philippines. The Manual presents a step-by-step strategy for scaling up septage management services more widely. The “Quick Start Guide” and the tools and checklists at the beginning of each step are designed to make the manual useful to anyone […]
Online since: 22.02.2016
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Rohilla, S.K., Luthra, B., Varma, R.S., Padhi, S.K. (2015) SFD Report - Bikaner, India SFD Promotion Initiative
Sixty-four percent of Bikaner’s city (population of 644,406 people) depends on offsite systems, 31% depends on onsite sanitation systems (OSS), mainly septic tanks, while 5% of population practices open defecation. The city has three Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) where 41% of the waste water is treated but there are not treatment facilities for septage. One private emptier is responsible for septage management, providing services within […]
Online since: 05.02.2016
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Rohilla, S.K., Luthra, B., Varma, R.S., Padhi, S.K. (2015) SFD Report - Tumkur, India SFD Promotion Initiative
Tumkur (also known as Tumakuru) is located along the Pune-Bangalore National Highway N°4. The sewerage network covers half of the population, but there is also a high dependence on septic tanks, without the correct design, and pits. Tumkur possesses a Sewage Treatment Plant but has no treatment facilities for septage. This SFD Report was created through desk-based research by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) as […]
Online since: 24.08.2015
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