Dehydration of Faeces

When faeces are stored in the absence of moisture (i.e., urine), they dehydrate into a crumbly, white-beige coarse, flaky material or powder. The moisture naturally present in the faeces evaporates and/or is absorbed by the drying material (e.g., ash, sawdust, lime) that is added to them. Dehydration by adding dry organic material and long-term storage at high ambient temperature is the simplest treatment in order to transform faeces into a product that is safe for reuse as soil conditioner or disposal.

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Application of Dehydrated Faeces

Dehydration of Faeces

When faeces are stored in the absence of moisture (i.e., urine), they dehydrate into a crumbly, white-beige coarse, flaky material or powder. The moisture naturally present in the faeces evaporates and/or is absorbed by the drying material (e.g., ash, sawdust, lime) that is added to them. Dehydration by adding dry organic material and long-term storage at high ambient temperature is the simplest treatment in order to transform faeces into a product that is safe for reuse as soil conditioner or disposal.

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