This paper describes the most recent developments in the design of ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines in Zimbabwe. A VIP latrine was developed in Zimbabwe in the 1970s as an odorless, fly-free toilet...
This note sets out guidelines for the design of pour-flush latrines, based upon the experience of the Technical Advisory Group in India, Brazil and elsewhere. These guidelines have been written especially...
This report describes a suitable methodology for the investigation in the field of the ventilation performance of ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines. The methodology is based on monitoring the temperature...
Public health is of central importance in the design and implementation of excreta disposal projects, and better health is the main social and economic benefit that planners and economists hope to gain...
This technical note sets out preliminary guidelines for the design and construction of vent pipes for ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines. These guidelines are based on extensive fieldwork, done in...
This paper describes recent developments in Zimbabwe in the design of ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrines. Two basic designs are presented, one suitable for peri-urban areas and the other for rural...
The United Nations has designated the 1980's as the International Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Decade. Its goal is to provide two of the most fundamental human needs - safe water and sanitary disposal...
This report summarizes the results of field studies carried out in five African countries during 1977-78 as part of a World Bank Research Project (RPO671-46) on Appropriate Technology for Water Supply...