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TitleA critical review of technologies for pit latrine emptying in developing countries
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2011
AuthorsThye, YP, Templeton, MR, Ali, M
Paginationp. 1793 - 1819; 8 fig.; 3 tab.
Date Published2011-08-01
Keywordson-site disposal, pit latrines, sanitation, sludge management
Abstract

Pit latrines are the most common forms of sanitation in urban slums and unplanned settlements in developing countries. Often, little consideration is given to how to deal with the pits once they fill up. The authors summarize pit emptying technologies that have been designed to date to overcome the problem of fecal sludge management in such settings and presents a framework to assist decision makers in identifying potential pit emptying methods based on local technical conditions. [authors abstract]

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