Globally, about 2.7 billion people depend on onsite sanitation systems (OSS)(eg, septic
tanks) for their sanitation needs. Although onsite sanitation systems help in providing …

Different fecal sludge (FS) emptying practices have been documented worldwide, but little is
known about how the type of on-site sanitation system (OSS) and other factors associated …

The study investigated the effect of turning frequency on survival of fecal indicator pathogens
(E. coli, Enterococcus spp., Salmonella spp. and helminth eggs) during fecal sludge (FS) co …

The emptying and transport of faecal sludge (FS) is a fundamental aspect of the sanitation
service chain and is mostly carried out by private operators who usually face a lot of …

Feacal sludge (FS) management is a growing concern in the Global South. Research has
shown that FS has a potential for reuse in agriculture due to its high nutrient content …

In 2016, nearly 60% of the population of India practiced open defecation (OD), which was 4
times the global rate, and reducing OD in India will be essential in meeting Sustainable …

Despite growing urbanization, our understanding of the impacts of water and sanitation on
human health has largely come from studies in rural sectors. To this end, we collected data …

Globally, safe sanitation has improved significantly in the last two decades, but unsafe child
feces disposal remains a growing challenge in many regions, exposing household members …

An equitable sanitation coverage promotes sustainability, economic prosperity, and public
health protection. This study examined factors affecting sanitation coverage and the …

To gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential environmental and public health
implications of current fecal sludge (FS) handling practices in develo** countries …