This program will evaluate the real contribution that eco toilets can make, and the real cost of installation. Ecosan toilet in bangalore,india towards sustainable sanitation. For many years prior to the development of the dry sanitation toilet, ecosan has been manufacturing outdoor toilets referred to as an outhouse, loo, outside closet, pit latrine, pedestal toilet and. Ecosan is a family run business, offering ecofriendly washroom solutions to businesses across all sectors.
Ecosan sustainable toilet solutions for rural india. While the toilets are affordable and simple to construct, the fact that they convert human waste into valuable odourfree compost, enables cost recovery for households and is a prime driver in popularizing ecosan designs. Ecological sanitation is an important new approach to sanitation, which is truly sustainable. This approach is widely being used in parts of east and southeast asia. The ecosan toilet was designed to resist the many hoursof direct sunlight and high temperatures typical in mostafrican countries. Study for financial and economic analysis of ecological. Mr arumugam provided quality of life trust with construction drawings and technical assistance, which greatly contributed to the success of the project. The simplest forms require only a shallow pit, a ring beam and a slab, but householders can build upon these basics to create more sophisticated models, if and when they so.
They were promoted using a social marketing approach, and this name supported the positive image of the toilets. Ecosan latrines ecosan is an environmentally friendly sanitation technology that allows economic use of human excreta urine and faeces after decomposition. After the success of this project, the ecosan technology was extensively expanded to other parts of the country. Ecosan toilets an alternative to conventional sanitation. One of the aims is to minimise the use of nonrenewable. The standard system, however, cannot handle large quantities of water as thisinterrupts the dehydration process. The waste can then be used as compost or disposed of at a traditional waste management facility. For more information on composting, see next page toilet design. The following is a brief description of the ecosan toilet concept as well as its main features. The adobe flash plugin is needed to view this content. However, the ecosan concept should not be limited to one. Pdf ecosan toilet for sustainable sanitation practice in. One of the most important personal hygiene measures ishand washing with soap after every toilet use hand washing facilities should be available next to the dry toilets and before handling with food. Alternatively a hole can be dug next to the tree for water and urine application.
The best approach to excreta management 9 sanitation for increased agriculture production. Consideration of ecosan as a sanitation option as indonesia has a largely wet climate and people use water for anal cleansing, the uddt see box 1 was judged to be less suitable than the ud see box 1 toilet. One part was paid by the villagers , the rest was subsidized by the project of jese and protos. Ppt general overview about ecosan powerpoint presentation free to download id.
Water is simply poured into the bowl manually from a bucket or a jug to flush the excreta. In this case 2 litres of urine is added first, followed by 10 litres of water. It uses almost no water in its operation, and human. Dec 17, 2016 an ecosan toilet in rural india photo source.
Ecosan toilet for sustainable sanitation practice in bangladesh. To construct ecosan latrine for demonstration the community to look. Ecological sanitation, commonly abbreviated as ecosan also spelled ecosan or ecosan, is an approach to sanitation provision which aims to safely reuse excreta in agriculture. The other households then had to build their own ecosan toilet using the model as a reference.
Padhi convener, eastern zonal water partnership national institute for development 322, saheednagar, bhubaneswar. Ecosan toilets to customers in their geographic regions. Ecosan, ecological sanitation, is a system where usually source separation of urine and faeces. The ecosan technology has given the villagers of pongvnantnagar the benefits of health, safety and dignity and improved substantially the income of its inhabitants. Ppt general overview about ecosan powerpoint presentation. Composting toilets urine diversion ud toilets these are commonly used to separate human urine at source before it mixes with the faeces. Most of the projects described in this paper have used some form of subsidy to promote or. Ecosan has come up with toilet designs without flush system, consuming less water with uncompromised hygiene.
Keys for successful introduction of ecosan toilets. Based upon the analysis, construction quality, effect oflocal conditions and selffixing of the toilet. Information on ecosan toilets is available with our district authorities, who inform the local people about available technologies. Introduction to ecosan toilets 29 time it is emptied. Toilets are bathroom fixtures used for the sanitary collection and disposal of human waste products such as urine and feces. Thanks to innovative ecosan toilet models supported by unicef, close to 200 families in venus village have now toilets. We receive many questions about the toilets, of which how does it work is the most frequently asked.
Waterless dry flush toilet system by ecosan manufacturers. The second chapter explains the construction steps, the material and tools needed for the construction of a double compartment urine diversion dry toilet. The section which follows includes a detailed overview of community education, toilet management and technical designs based on soils experience in haiti. The ecosan sanitation program of seva mandir explored four key innovations on sanitation. For domestic hygiene safe handlingof food and drinking water are of great importance for health and should not be neglected. The bowl and seat are practically unbreakable, unlike toilets made of porcelain. The ecosan toilet technology fulfils this aim and provides effective alternative solutions, with or without water, because this technology can be viewed as a threestep process, dealing with human excreta.
Waterless dry flush toilet system for home or outdoor dry toilet requirements. Ecotoilets save water, improve health advantage environment. Ecosan toilets in nepal assessment of urinediverting. As a temporary measure, in mostly low cost housing developments, some countries are installing pit toilets to at least provide a. In february 2007, while building the playground for children in kovalams kottai colony, we learned that 80%90% of the families in kovalam dont have access to toilets. The flower toilets built in kayinja cost 2,275, 000 ugandan shilling or 600. Although the ecosan waterless toilet is the ideal solution for environmental sanitation, there are still some developing countries where the cost of sanitation is beyond the financial means of its citizens. Babu dean training wash institute a key resource centre for modws, goi 5296, anathagiri 7th street, kodaikanal. If there is no separation of dry and wet waste, fermentation will set in and generate an unpleasant odor of ammonia and hydrogen sulphide. Lessons from a low cost ecological approach to sanitation. Ecosan toilets are making it safer for rural bihars women. Ecosan a new sanitation approach ecosan a new sanitation approach using ecosan products in agriculture urine is an exellent fertiliser urine is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other nutrients and can be used as a fertiliser in agriculture and horticulture. The composting toilets built in kovalam are based on a design by dr. Unicef introduced ecosan toilets in india clean india journal.
Ndebele uganda pdf 6 mb annie shangwa and students at chisungu primary school, epworth, zimbabwe aquamor, morgan the ecosanres ecological sanitation research programme aims to develop and promote sustainable sanitation in the developing world through capacity development and knowledge management as a contribution to equity, health. Sekhar raghavan, director of the rain centre in chennai. Village like sidipur, tigana, thecho, khokana, darechowk, sabaithawa, sunwal are known to be using ecosan toilets in community level. Study for financial and economic analysis of ecological sanitation in subsaharan africa acknowledgements the study was. Oct 04, 20 ecosan toilets make perfect sense in the rural areas. Unlike pit latrines, they can be used for many years, making them a much more attractive option in terms of sustainability. Ecosan is the simple technology which can be acceptable by the community, affordability, the local materials are available with the community, hydrogeological situation this toilet starts on the ground level to construct the structure, low cost in the construction. A slow, demandled approach, using demonstration toilets to introduce users to the concept of ecosan. Pit toilets can be installed in a controlled location where water contamination of rivers, streams and underground water resources are less likely. The official launch of the toilet was in december 2000 and since then a vast number of the water free toilets have been installed. The sustainable sanitation alliance susana is an informal network of organisations with a common vision on sustainable sanitation. Ecosan is a shortened term for ecological sanitation. Ecosan toilets consist of two pits one for use and one for composting and a urine and anal wash water diversion outlet. Plan cost effective ecological sanitation toilets ecosan k.
A study commissioned by wspaf in 2002 found that less than 100 ecosan toilets had been constructed a. The first chapter presents the plan of the latrine. As such, we recommend rigorous pathogen testing or secondary composting before using the material in the. When the water supply is not continuous, any cistern flush toilet can become a pourflush toilet. Toilet can be customized with siding, paint or other personal touches. Waterless toilet system from south africa by admin on june 20, 2010 in sustainable living, water conservation here is a detailed explanation of how the ecosan waterless toilet system works. It is based on an overall view of material flows as part of an ecologically and economically sustainable sanitation system tailored to the needs of the users and to specific local conditions. Plans with general dimensions and lists of materials for ecosan toilets were given to participants, which had to manage the construction. Ecosan toilets are very often better suited to rocky ground or areas with high water tables, making them more resistant to cyclic flooding for instance. Cost effective ecological sanitation toilets ecosan.
Aug 19, 2009 ecological sanitation is an important new approach to sanitation, which is truly sustainable. Ecosan toilet project final report quality of life. We provide a platform for knowledge exchange, networking and discussion on all sustainable sanitation topics. The underlying aim is the realisation of ecological concepts to close material cycles in settlements. Ecosan at low cost with the potential for upgrading peter morgan ecological sanitation has been around in one form or another for many years though not under that name. The unit does not require any type of flushing mechanism or gadget, with no risk for mechanical problems later. Every time the toilet lid 1 is lifted, a mechanism rotates the conveyor. But it is not a given that it is odorless, especially if it is a dry toilet. The ecosan toilet or the ecosan compost pit latrine the ecosan toilet is a very advanced and modern way of constructing a toilet. Toilets come in a variety of disposal methods that range from common flush toilets, dry toilets, and vacuum toilets to pit latrines, portable toilets, and.
Secondly, ecosan toilets save water and electricity, the two biggest expenses in waterborne sewerage by eliminating the need for sewage treatment plants, elaborate sewer network, and the expenses on maintenance and operations of such systems. It desires to close the loop mainly for the nutrients and organic matter between sanitation and agriculture. June 2007 field note the water and sanitation program is an. But, ultimately, it is the right of the beneficiary to decide. Dry composting toilets are a safe, sanitary and lowcost solution. A financial analysis of cost and benefits of ecosan toilets indicates that the payback period for an ecosan toilet is 6 years, benefit to cost ratio of 1. English posters, brochures and flyers subsaharan africa urine diversion dehydration toilets uddts download. Urine applied to a banana tree directly from the toilet urine applied to a banana tree through a bucket. The ecosan toilet or important features during six months. Ecosan toilets are found as one of the most appropriate and proven technological options, as these are.
Layout unique roof helps ventilation, ground level access to containers, steps inside toilet, toilet large enough for toilet, urinal and handwash greywater sand filter outside, comfortable dimensions. The toilets are built above ground with two sealed vaults or. Five good reasons to use the ecosan dry sanitation system. It uses almost no water in its operation, and human waste products are used as fertilizer. With our ecosan toilets, there is no such decomposition of the fecal matter. A model ecosan toilet2 was constructed for free in one of the interested household, which was drawn by lot. Ecological sanitation ecosan latrines management training. Ecosan at low cost with the potential for upgrading. Introduction to ecosan toilets 31 and are able to help develop a social marketing strategy to create demand for ecosan systems. Pdf waterless toilets are decentralized compost toilet systems that process human wastes within its own confinement. Ecosan toilets an alternative to conventional sanitation in. The toilets are built above ground with two sealed vaults or chambers that collect the feces. Ecosan waterless technology, which converts human waste into useful agricultural products. Apr 14, 2017 the ecosan sanitation program of seva mandir explored four key innovations on sanitation.
Typically, an agent purchases toilets from eco sanitation ltd. Agents are located in african countries including namibia, zambia, mozambique, and tanzania, and are also in australia and france. Until 2011, about 2000 ecosan toilets have been constructed. We use recycling facilities wherever possible, diverting 100% of all sanitary and nappy waste from landfill. Transportable and a tangible asset with resale value. In situations where toilet paper is used, for example, it is not necessary to install this pipe.
Jan 24, 2008 sustainable sanitation is the holy grail that is being chased in both developed and developing world. Ecosan toilets number of participants per training 14 2 teachers, 2 village leaders and 10 artisans number of school ecosan toilets buildings built 20 2 in each school 3stances for girls, 3stances for boys implementing agency eepco funding agency finland embassy, dar es salaam ecosan school toilet at titu. Ecosan toilets are making it safer for rural bihars women to. Adapting ecosan technology to solve rural indias problems.
A case of a subsistence farmer using urine as fer tilizer 10 easy to use and smell free toilets. Ecosan toilets make perfect sense in the rural areas by india. Pourflush toilets share all the advantages of cistern flush toilets but use a lot less water. The design saves money by only requiring one pan, rather than two, and one urine diversion pipe. It refers to a system of human toilet systems which separate solids and liquids at source, safely and in a hygienic manner without causing pollution.
Constructing an ecosan toilet a film from unicef youtube. To promote use of byproducts from ecosan toilets hence create its marketdemand, a project of collection and reuse of the byproducts on a large scale in the country is recommended. The ecosan toilet is a waterless, dehydration evaporation system that provides a safe, nonpolluting and cost effective solution to the worldwide sanitation problem. The ecosan toilet is a closed system that does not need water, so is an alternative to leach pit toilets in places where water is scarce or where the water table is high and the risk of groundwater contamination is increased. However haiti is a very humid climate and we have found that decomposition and sterilization do not take place in the chambers of our toilets. Key concepts in ecological sanitation ecological latrines can be broadly divided into two main categories. The human excrement falls down a vertical chute 2 and into one end of a specially designed helical screw conveyor 3. Apr 07, 2009 first, mr anthony samy has always given us encouragement and guidance, and has made sure that the people within his organization gave quality of life trust the support we needed. Ecosans waterless zerowaste toilets can solve indias. Ecosan toilets are relatively lightwight and easy to manoeuvre into position two men are adequate to lift one unit. Course materials include course folder with handouts of all lectures, group works and case studies technical manuals for udd toilets and urine management, biogas sanitation and greywater management ecosan curriculum 2. Contact ecosan south africa for more information about our water free dry sanitation system. Ecosan experience in eastern africa kenya ecosan technology was introduced in kenya in the late nineties and there are now about six projects in the country.
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