Faecal sludge treatment

Support for the development and monitoring of faecal sludge treatment sites: ponds, drying beds and quality control.

Context

Sludge collected by emptying operators is too often discharged untreated, harming public health and the environment.

Lack of suitable treatment infrastructure, risk of groundwater contamination and nuisance for nearby residents.

Nearby residents, emptying operators and local authorities

Target outcome: operational, monitored treatment sites integrated into Nouakchott's sanitation chain.

Sanitation technical services, the municipalities concerned and private emptying operators