Selection of sustainable sanitation technologies for urban slums — A case of Bwaise III in Kampala, Uganda
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Date
2010
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Science of the total environment
Abstract
Provision of sanitation solutions in theworld's urban slums is extremely challenging due to lack ofmoney, space,
access and sense of ownership. This paper presents a technology selectionmethod thatwas used for the selection
of appropriate sanitation solutions for urban slums. The method used in this paper takes into account
sustainability criteria, including social acceptance, technological and physical applicability, economical and
institutional aspects, and the need to protect and promote human health and the environment. The study was
carried out inBwaise III; a slumarea in Kampala (Uganda). Thiswas through administering of questionnaires and
focus group discussions to obtain baseline data, developing a database to compare different sanitation options
using technology selection criteria and then performing a multi-criteria analysis of the technology options. Itwas
found that 15% of the population uses a public pit latrine; 75% uses a shared toilet; and 10% has private, nonshared
sanitation facilities. Using the selection method, technologies such as Urine Diversion Dry Toilet (UDDT)
and biogas latrines were identified to be potentially feasible sanitation solutions for Bwaise III. Sanitation
challenges for further research are also presented.
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Environment, Health Pollution, Slums, Sustainable sanitation Technology
Citation
Katukiza, A. Y., Ronteltap, M., Oleja, A., Niwagaba, C. B., Kansiime, F., & Lens, P. N. (2010). Selection of sustainable sanitation technologies for urban slums—A case of Bwaise III in Kampala, Uganda. Science of the total environment, 409(1), 52-62.