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Showing 1 to 20 of 20 for “"Pit latrines"”.
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Potential groundwater contamination from pit latrines in Ga-Maja and Reefentse
Pit latrines are one of the most common methods of human excreta removal in low-income countries. Groundwater is a critical water resource in many peri-urban areas where there is no municipal water supply. Groundwater resources are commonly vulnerable to pollution from on-site sanitation practises, …
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Minimising Groundwater Contamination from Pit Latrines: Lessons from the Global Amphitheatre for South Africa
Pit latrines or toilets are considered to be suitable for the containment of human excreta and they are environment-friendly. Although previous studies have shown that there are some improvements in terms of access to sanitation, the reality is that most South African households still do not have …
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The status of water and sanitation in newly planned residential areas in Lusaka: a case of Kwamwena valley
… that the main sanitation facilities included pit latrines which accounted for 45 percent, flush toilets 35 percent and Ventilated Improved Pit-latrines (VIP) toilets at 20 percent. Out of 120 households interviewed, 56.7 percent of the residents reported that they faced challenges in accessing …
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The status of water and sanitation in newly planned residential areas in Lusaka: a case of Kwamwena valley
… that the main sanitation facilities included pit latrines which accounted for 45 percent, flush toilets 35 percent and Ventilated Improved Pit-latrines (VIP) toilets at 20 percent. Out of 120 households interviewed, 56.7 percent of the residents reported that they faced challenges in accessing …
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Challenges and solutions towards reaching SDG6 in Malawi
… and industrial water needs. However, despite the centrality of groundwater to Malawi’s water resources, the largely unseen nature of groundwater means that little is known about Malawi’s most used water source. Limited resources and monitoring networks have further hampered efforts to …
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Measuring faecal sluge stabilization and its relation to dewatering performance.
… in onsite containment facilities such as pit latrines and septic tanks. This is because FS is mainly comprised of 80 – 95 percent water and readily degradable organic matter. Based on field observations, Faecal Sludge is normally stabilized (offering limited scope for further stabilization …
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Measuring faecal sluge stabilization and its relation to dewatering performance.
… in onsite containment facilities such as pit latrines and septic tanks. This is because FS is mainly comprised of 80 – 95 percent water and readily degradable organic matter. Based on field observations, Faecal Sludge is normally stabilized (offering limited scope for further stabilization …
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Developing methodologies for sustainable groundwater management in sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of the Chad Basin around Maiduguri, Nigeria
… out modelling of chloride contamination due to pit latrine impacts and developed guidelines for mitigating the negative impact of on-site sanitation systems on the underlying aquifer. The results of the stakeholder engagement show that knowledge about groundwater contamination is good among the …
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Application of Ecological Sanitation Approach in Excreta Waste Management Among the Local Community: A Case Study of Hananasif Ward, Kinondoni Municipal
Conventional sanitation technologies based on pit lavatories and flush toilets cannot solve the problem of waste water managements in urban setting which mostly comprises with poor water systems infrastructures. Therefore this study aimed to assess the extent of application and acceptability for …
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A research report on evaluation of the Housing project by habitat for Humanity Zambia: A case of Palabana affiliate Housing Project
… of living through provision of decent houses and pit latrines. The loan inform of revolving fund is given to the community to enable the members have building materials for their houses. The vision of the organization is to reach all children of God in need of decent shelter the world over.
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A research report on evaluation of the Housing project by habitat for Humanity Zambia: A case of Palabana affiliate Housing Project
… of living through provision of decent houses and pit latrines. The loan inform of revolving fund is given to the community to enable the members have building materials for their houses. The vision of the organization is to reach all children of God in need of decent shelter the world over.
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Domestic Water Supply in Kasempa
… water shortages whereas others do not. Despite the common water shortages, the water that is supplied to most of the households in Kasempa Township is not adequate enough to meet all the resident's domestic water needs. And due to this persistent problem of inadequate water supply, the …
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Factors influencing open defecation free status in areas practicing community led total sanitation: the case of Chiwala and Nkambo chifedoms of Masaiti district
… percent of households in rural areas have no pit-latrines as a result most of them either use the surrounding bush or cultivating areas. Furthermore, 80 percent of the diseases are associated with open defecation. The main aim of this study was to assess Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and …
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Factors influencing open defecation free status in areas practicing community led total sanitation: the case of Chiwala and Nkambo chifedoms of Masaiti district
… percent of households in rural areas have no pit-latrines as a result most of them either use the surrounding bush or cultivating areas. Furthermore, 80 percent of the diseases are associated with open defecation. The main aim of this study was to assess Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and …
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Land conflict resolution mechanisms in Kalikiliki Settlement,Lusaka
… double land allocations, improper siting of pit latrines and indiscriminate dumping of solid waste. These land conflicts were caused by corruption within the community leadership structure, lack of a land register, limited accessibility networks, lack of conflict documentation, absence of a …
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Land conflict resolution mechanisms in Kalikiliki Settlement,Lusaka
… double land allocations, improper siting of pit latrines and indiscriminate dumping of solid waste. These land conflicts were caused by corruption within the community leadership structure, lack of a land register, limited accessibility networks, lack of conflict documentation, absence of a …
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The impact of upgrading squatter settlements on access to decent housing : A comparative study of selected compounds in Lusaka, Zambia
… of households still used communal water taps and pit latrines, it is concluded that upgrading progarmmes had facilitated decent housing in the area of piped water supply. Depending on the proximity of a household to the electricity poles leading power supply to either a community centre or clinic, …
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The impact of upgrading squatter settlements on access to decent housing : A comparative study of selected compounds in Lusaka, Zambia
… of households still used communal water taps and pit latrines, it is concluded that upgrading progarmmes had facilitated decent housing in the area of piped water supply. Depending on the proximity of a household to the electricity poles leading power supply to either a community centre or clinic, …
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Assessment of health risk association with groundwater from Collins Chabane and Makhado Municipality of Vhembe District
… agricultural activities, faecal contamination (pit latrines and septic storage), domestic waste on land, waste from concentrated livestock and natural processes such as microbial interference, weathering and dissolution. Preventive and mitigation measures to minimise such risks are indispensable.