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The United Nations has designated the 1980s as the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanittaion Decade. Its goal is to provide two of the most fundamental human needs – safe water and sanitary disposal of human wastes-to all people. Since 1976, Bank staff and researchers from various countries have been analyzing the economic, environmental, health, and sociological effects of various technologies to identify the most appropriate systems for the needs and resources of different areas. The research has included field investigations in nineteen countries. Contents: Foreword Preface Acronyms and Abbreviations 1. An Overview Part One. Socioeconomic Aspects of Sanitation Program Planning 2. Health Aspects of Sanitation 3. Community Participation 4. Economic Analysis of Sanitation Part Two. Sanitation Program Planning 5. Comparison of Sanitation Technologies 6. Selection of Sanitation Technologies 7. Sanitation Upgrading Sequences Part Three. Sanitation Technology Options 8. Latrine and Toilet Superstructures 9. Latrine and Toilet Fixtures 10. VIP Latrines 11. Composting Toilets 12. PF Toilets 13. Aquaprivies 14. Septic Tanks, Soakaways, and Drainfields 15. Conventional Sewerage 16. Small-bore Sewers 17. Bucket Latrines 18. Vault and Cartage Systems 19. Communal Sanitation Facilities 20. Disposal and Treatment of Sullage 21. Off-site Treatment 22. Resource Recovery Bibliography Post Date : 06 Juli 2009 |