Potential Use of Biochar in Pit Latrines as a Faecal Sludge Management Strategy to Reduce Water Resource Contaminations: A Review

Potential Use of Biochar in Pit Latrines as a Faecal Sludge Management Strategy to Reduce Water Resource Contaminations: A Review

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....

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Main Authors: Matthew Mamera, Johan J. van Tol, Makhosazana P. Aghoghovwia, Alfredo B. J. C. Nhantumbo, Lydia M. Chabala, Armindo Cambule, Hendrix Chalwe, Jeronimo C. Mufume, Rogerio B. A. Rafael
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
biochar
contaminants
pit latrines
sludge management
sustainable soil conditioner
water quality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/24/11772

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