Title | Compendium of sanitation systems and technologies 2nd edition |
Publication Type | Progress Report |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Tilley, E, Ulrich, L, Lüthi, C, Reymond, P, Zurbrugg, C |
Pagination | 180 p.; 6 Fig.; |
Date Published | 01/2014 |
Publisher | Eawag – Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology |
Place Published | Dübendorf, Switzerland |
Publication Language | English |
ISBN Number | 9783906484570 |
Keywords | Anaerobic Filter, Emerging Sanitation Technologies, Gravity Sewer, Groundwater Recharge, irrigation, Waste Stabilization, water surface |
Abstract | This second, revised edition of the Compendium presents a huge range of information on sanitation systems and technologies in one volume. By ordering and structuring tried and tested technologies into once concise document, the reader is provided with a useful planning tool for making more informed decisions. Part 1 describes different system configurations for a variety of contexts. Part 2 consists of 57 different technology information sheets, which describe the main advantages, disadvantages, applications and the appropriateness of the technologies required to build a comprehensive sanitation system. Each technology information sheet is complemented by a descriptive illustration.[authors abstract] |