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Journal articles on the topic "Pit Latrine Sludge"

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Radford, J. T., and R. A. Fenner. "Characterisation and fluidisation of synthetic pit latrine sludge." Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development 3, no. 3 (2013): 375–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2013.023.

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Half of the world's urban population will live in informal settlements or ‘slums’ by 2030. Affordable urban sanitation presents a unique set of challenges as the lack of space and resources to construct new latrines makes the de-sludging of existing pits necessary, and this is something that is currently done manually, with significant associated health risks. Various mechanised technologies have therefore been developed to facilitate pit emptying, with the majority using a vacuum system to remove material from the top of the pit. However, this results in the gradual accumulation of unpumpable

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Mamera, Matthew, Johan J. van Tol, Makhosazana P. Aghoghovwia, and Gabriel T. Mapetere. "Community Faecal Management Strategies and Perceptions on Sludge Use in Agriculture." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 11 (2020): 4128. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17114128.

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Most people in rural areas in South Africa (SA) rely on untreated drinking groundwater sources and pit latrine sanitations. A minimum basic sanitation facility should enable safe and appropriate removal of human waste, and although pit latrines provide this, they are still contamination concerns. Pit latrine sludge in SA is mostly emptied and disposed off-site as waste or buried in-situ. Despite having knowledge of potential sludge benefits, most communities in SA are reluctant to use it. This research captured social perceptions regarding latrine sludge management in Monontsha village in the

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Rahman, Mahbubur, Mahfuza Islam, Solaiman Doza, et al. "Higher helminth ova counts and incomplete decomposition in sand-enveloped latrine pits in a coastal sub-district of Bangladesh." PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 16, no. 6 (2022): e0010495. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010495.

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Pit latrines are the most common latrine technology in rural Bangladesh, and untreated effluent from pits can directly contaminate surrounding aquifers. Sand barriers installed around the latrine pit can help reduce contamination but can also alter the decomposition of the fecal sludge and accelerate pit fill-up, which can counteract their benefits. We aimed to evaluate whether there was a difference in decomposition of fecal sludge and survival of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) ova among latrines where a 50-cm sand barrier was installed surrounding and at the bottom of the pit, compared to l

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Changara, M. C., C. Bangira, W. T. Sanyika, and S. N. Misi. "Characterisation of pit latrine sludge from shackleton, a peri-urban residential area of Zimbabwe." Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development 8, no. 3 (2018): 568–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2018.041.

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Abstract The objective of this study was to characterise the physical and chemical properties of human faecal sludge from various pit latrines in relation to the differences in usage and management practices of each pit over time. Physico-chemical parameters were measured from the sludge collected from the top layers of six different pit latrines that were sampled six times at an interval of 40 days. Data were also collected on pit user habits and management practices. Multivariate statistical analyses were carried out to determine the variations in sludge physico-chemical characteristics amon

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Wheeler, D., and R. F. Carroll. "The Minimisation of Microbiological Hazards Associated with Latrine Wastes." Water Science and Technology 21, no. 3 (1989): 35–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wst.1989.0075.

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Investigations of latrine wastes in Botswana were undertaken to verify that sludge stored in a pit latrine chamber for at least one year does not constitute an unacceptable microbiological hazard on handling or reuse. Levels of faecal bacteria, Ascaris, Taenia, Schistosoma and human enteric viruses in sludges which had been stored for periods of more than one year were compared with levels in improperly stored sludges. In all cases, the importance of long term storage was confirmed. However, it is noted that substantial sociological and educational inputs are required if latrine users are to o

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Ugwu, Francis ifeuzu, and Jonah Chukwuemeka Agunwamba. "Development of Models for the Rational Design of Different Shapes of Pit Latrine." Indian Journal of Environment Engineering (IJEE) 1, no. 1 (2021): 5–12. https://doi.org/10.54105/ijee.A1802.051121.

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Specific models for the rational design of pit latrines of different shapes and sizes are presently non-existent. What exist are general design models irrespective of the shape and size of latrine which may not give the actual design parameters needed. This research was limited to the derivation of models that will aid the design of the capacity of pit latrines of different shapes and dimensions for different population of users and under different soil formations and ground conditions. The objective of this research was to derive models for the rational design of pit latrines of different sha

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Mamera, Matthew, Johan J. van Tol, Makhosazana P. Aghoghovwia, et al. "Potential Use of Biochar in Pit Latrines as a Faecal Sludge Management Strategy to Reduce Water Resource Contaminations: A Review." Applied Sciences 11, no. 24 (2021): 11772. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app112411772.

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Faecal sludge management (FSM) in most developing countries is still insufficient. Sanitation challenges within the sub-Saharan region have led to recurring epidemics of water- and sanitation-related diseases. The use of pit latrines has been recognised as an option for on-site sanitation purposes. However, there is also concern that pit latrine leachates may cause harm to human and ecological health. Integrated approaches for improved access to water and sanitation through proper faecal sludge management are needed to address these issues. Biochar a carbon-rich adsorbent produced from any org

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Njalam’mano, John Bright Joseph, Evans Martin Nkhalambayausi Chirwa, and Refilwe Lesego Seabi. "In Vitro Study of Butyric Acid Deodorization Potential by Indigenously Constructed Bacterial Consortia and Pure Cultures from Pit Latrine Fecal Sludge." Sustainability 12, no. 12 (2020): 5156. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12125156.

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The present study aims at developing an efficient bacterial consortium to biodegrade butyric acid, one of the odor-causing compounds that contribute significantly to pit latrine malodors. Six bacterial strains isolated from pit latrine fecal sludge were selected for the study. Nineteen bacterial consortia of different combinations were artificially constructed. The individual bacterial strains and bacterial consortia were compared by culturing in mineral salt medium supplemented with 1000 mg/L butyric acid as a sole carbon and energy source at pH 7, 30 °C, and 110 rpm under aerobic growth cond

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ifeuzu, Ugwu Francis, and Prof Agunwamba Jonah Chukwuemeka. "Physico-Chemical and Biological Characteristics of Faecal Sludge in Pit Latrines with Depth." Indian Journal of Environment Engineering 1, no. 1 (2021): 13–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.35940/ijee.a1803.051121.

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There is limited information about the characteristics of faecal sludges in ordinary pit latrines. Knowledge of the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of pit sludge from different layers of the pit apart from providing an indication of the nature of pit contents endeavoured to provide information and decision support for managing pit latrines during their normal lifespan. Therefore, this paper was aimed at investigating the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of pit sludge samples to equip latrine owners with environmental and health implications of this sludge. Legisl

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ifeuzu, Ugwu Francis, and Prof Agunwamba Jonah Chukwuemeka. "Physico-Chemical and Biological Characteristics of Faecal Sludge in Pit Latrines with Depth." Indian Journal of Environment Engineering 1, no. 1 (2021): 13–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.54105/ijee.a1803.051121.

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There is limited information about the characteristics of faecal sludges in ordinary pit latrines. Knowledge of the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of pit sludge from different layers of the pit apart from providing an indication of the nature of pit contents endeavoured to provide information and decision support for managing pit latrines during their normal lifespan. Therefore, this paper was aimed at investigating the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of pit sludge samples to equip latrine owners with environmental and health implications of this sludge. Legisl

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Pit Latrine Sludge"

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Madikizela, Phindile. "The applicability of anaerobically digested pasteurized pit latrine faecal sludge as a fertilizer to grow Radish and Garden cress." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/59235.

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Bourgault, Catherine. "Characterization and quantification of faecal sludge from pit latrines." Doctoral thesis, Université Laval, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11794/35442.

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L’assainissement autonome (non raccordés à un système d’égout) est largement répandu dans les pays à faible revenu. Selon les estimations, 2.7 milliards de personnes seraient desservies principalement par des technologies d'assainissement individuelles, dont près de la moitié seraient situées en zones urbaines des pays en voie de développement (WWAP 2017). Or, l’ampleur de la couverture des installations sanitaires autonomes commence à poser de nombreux problèmes et défis techniques aux municipalités des régions concernées. En effet, l’augmentation croissante des fosses devant être vidangées,

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Lindberg, Emma, and Anna Rost. "Treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines and septic tanks using lime and urea : Pathogen die-off with respect to time of storage." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-70631.

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The study was made at Lubigi sewage treatment plant in Kampala, Uganda, during February and March 2018. The aim of this master thesis was to treat faecal sludge with two different methods, urea and lime, to investigate the efficiency of the chemicals to inactivate pathogens and to estimate the feasibility and the costs of the treatment. The chemical treatments were performed on sludge of two different moisture contents. The results from the treated sludge were compared with an untreated drying bed filled at the start of the study period to use as a control. The investigated pathogens were E. c

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Adadzi, Patrick Cudjoe. "Deep row trenching of pit latrine and waste water treatment works sludge : water and nutrient fluxes in forest plantations." Thesis, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10034.

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The deep row trenching of ventilated improved pit-latrine (VIP) and waste water treatment works (WWTW) sludge is a unique alternative cost effective land application method that will prevent odour and health problems and may permit higher application rates than surface application. The goal of this research is to assess the environmental consequences of employing deep row incorporation of VIP and WWTW sludge to forest plantation lands for the production of Eucalyptus dunnii. The objectives are to monitor, define and quantify the fluxes of nutrients (nitrate and phosphorus) from the buried slud

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Book chapters on the topic "Pit Latrine Sludge"

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Kemboi, Ednah, Jack van de Vossenberg, Christine Hooijmans, and Grover Mamani. "Impacts of Pit Latrine Additives on Volatile Solids and E. coli in Faecal Sludge." In Water Science and Technology Library. Springer Singapore, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5795-3_37.

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Peletz, Rachel, Andy Feng, Clara MacLeod, et al. "Expanding safe fecal sludge management in Kisumu, Kenya: an experimental comparison of latrine pit-emptying services." In WASH Economics and Financing: towards a better understanding of costs and benefits. IWA Publishing, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/9781789064537_ch11.

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Shee, Ali, Mariam Maku Swaleh, Laila Uweso Abubakar, et al. "Microalgae and Black Soldier Fly Larvae as Sustainable Methods for Decentralized Sewage Treatment in Sub-Saharan Africa." In Sewage - Management and Treatment Techniques [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2025. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.1007746.

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Human population in many African countries is on upward trajectory resulting in increased waste generation. Currently, the generation of human wastes supersedes their collection, treatment and disposal. Sewage management is therefore a major problem. Available traditional sewage management systems comprise of pit latrines, soak pits, cesspools, and septic tank-soakage pits. Non-traditional, but conventional systems include constructed wetlands (CWs) and municipal wastewater treatment plants (MWWTPs). Whereas the former are largely ineffective, CWs and MWWTPs achieve significant detoxification

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St. Louis, Daphenide, Ammcise Apply, Daphnée Michel, and Evens Emmanuel. "Microplastics and Environmental Health: Assessing Environmental Hazards in Haiti." In Environmental Health [Working Title]. IntechOpen, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.98371.

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Microplastics (MP) refer to all plastic particles that are less than 5 mm in size. Over the past decades, several studies have highlighted the impact of microplastics (MP) on living organisms. In addition to being pollutants themselves, these synthetic polymers also act as vectors for the transport of various types of chemicals in natural ecosystems. MP has been ubiquitously detected in a wide range of shapes, polymers, sizes and concentrations in marine water, freshwater, agroecosystems, atmospheric, food and water environments. Drinking water, biota, and other remote places. According to the

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