A survey of domestic wells and pit latrines in rural settlements of Mali: Implications of on-site sanitation on the quality of water supplies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijheh.2017.08.001
Abstract: On-site sanitation is generally advocated as a means to eradicate the health hazards associated with open defecation. While this has provided a welcome upgrade to the livelihoods of millions of people in low-income countries, improved… read more here.
Keywords: water; domestic wells; pit latrines; sanitation ... See more keywords
Analysis of pit latrine microbiota reveals depth-related variation in composition, and key parameters and taxa associated with latrine fill-up rate
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DOI: 10.3389/fmicb.2022.960747
Abstract: Pit latrines are used by billions of people globally, often in developing countries where they provide a low-tech and low-cost sanitation method. However, health and social problems can arise from a lack of emptying or… read more here.
Keywords: pit latrine; fill rate; fill; pit ... See more keywords
Infiltrated Pits: Using Regional Groundwater Data to Estimate Methane Emissions from Pit Latrines
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DOI: 10.3390/hydrology10050114
Abstract: On-site sanitation systems (OSS), such as pit latrines, are an important source of methane (CH4), with emissions increasing when they are wet, and this occurs when anaerobic conditions dominate. This paper presents the development of… read more here.
Keywords: pit latrines; ch4 emissions; methane; groundwater data ... See more keywords