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The eCompendium is a comprehensive and well-structured online capacity development and decision support tool that allows real time filtering and configuration of entire sanitation service chain solutions in emergency settings. It provides detailed information on key decision criteria for all tried and tested emergency sanitation technologies, information on cross-cutting issues and available case studies, relevant to come up with informed sanitation technology decisions in emergencies. The list of technologies includes also Planted Drying Beds
https://www.emersan-compendium.org/en/technologies/technology/planted-drying-beds [Accessed: 03.05.2023]The FSM toolbox is a web platform with a suite of tools and resources designed to assist and guide anyone interested in undertaking assessments and planning infrastructure improvements. The toolbox, first conceived and implemented by the Asian Institute of Technology with support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has evolved over the years with valuable contribution, inputs and feedback from various organizations. Some experiences about planted drying beds are included.
https://www.fsmtoolbox.com/about [Accessed: 03.05.2023]This factsheet summarises the advantages and disadvantages, key features and design considerations, and operational, maintenance and applicability aspects of the Anaerobic Filter.
https://sswm.info/taxonomy/term/3801/anaerobic-filter [Accessed: 03.05.2023]
This factsheet provides an overview on the NaWaTech Case Study “Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Dayanand Park Nagpur, Maharashtra, India” that consists of 5 parallel lines of constructed wetlands providing sewage management for at least 1,000 population equivalent and treated water for gardening to prevent the use of raw sewage improving health and safety for park users.
GARFÍ, M. (2015): Wastewater Treatment and Reuse in Dayanand Park Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. Case study of NaWaTech Project. Sustainable Sanitation Alliance (SuSanA). URL [Accessed: 03.05.2023] PDFThis factsheet summarises the advantages and disadvantages, key features and design considerations, and operational, maintenance and applicability aspects of the Anaerobic Settler.
https://sswm.info/taxonomy/term/3930/settler [Accessed: 03.05.2023]
This compendium gives a systematic overview on different sanitation systems and technologies and describes a wide range of available low-cost sanitation technologies.
TILLEY, E., ULRICH L., LÜTHI, C., REYMOND P. and ZURBRÜGG C. (2014): Compendium of Sanitation Systems and Technologies. 2nd Revised Edition. Duebendorf, Switzerland: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) URL [Accessed: 03.05.2023] PDF
The Compendium of NaWaTech Technologies presents a list of solutions (appropriate water and wastewater technologies) to treat and recover water suitable to be used in urbanised areas in India. It was created with the contribution of several experts in the sector and it is intended as a reference for water professionals in charge of planning, designing, and implementing sustainable water systems in the Indian urban scenario, based on a decentralised approach. It includes design principles, operation and maintenance requirements and cost considerations.
BARRETO DILLON, L., DOYLE, L., LANGERGRABER, G., SATISH, S. and POPHALI, G. (2013): Compendium of Natural Water Systems and Treatment Technologies to cope with Water Shortages in Urbanised Areas in India. Berlin: EPUBLI GMBH. URL [Accessed: 03.05.2023] PDFThe website of the expert NGO BORDA (Bremen Overseas Research and Development Association) provides information on decentralised sanitation systems, including the decentralised wastewater treatment solutions (DEWATS) developed and implemented by the organisation. It also includes case studies from India, Afghanistan, Cambodia and Tanzania.
https://www.borda.org/solutions/decentralised-sanitation-systems-2/#dewats [Accessed: 03.05.2023]Website describing the main characteristic of horizontal flow constructed wetlands.
https://akvopedia.org/wiki/Horizontal_Subsurface_Flow_Constructed_Wetland [Accessed: 03.05.2023]
This book contains information and guidelines regarding the management of faecal sludge and septage, referring to low- and middle-income countries, with details about the available technologies for the treatment of the solid and the liquid part of faecal sludge.
TAYLER, K. (2018): Faecal Sludge and Septage Treatment: A Guide for Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Rugby, UK: Practical Action Publishing URL [Accessed: 03.05.2023] PDF