Guidelines and manuals
2020 • Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Toolkit for managing faecal sludge in rural areas
This toolkit provides practical guidance for the safe containment, treatment and reuse of treated faecal sludge and wastewater in rural India at household and community level. It highlights on-site and decentralized sanitation technologies, best practices, related policies, and communication strategies, emphasizing sustainability and environmental safety. Technologies used for resource recovery in rural areas are illustrated through case studies from India and around the world. This tool can be used by sanitation practitioners, engineers, community organizations, local government officials and private sector implementers.
Recovered Materials & Products
Biogas
Fertilizer
Soil conditioner
Water
Waste Streams
Faecal sludge
Wastewater
Greywater
Confirmed countries
Germany
What is this tool intended for?
The tool is intended to assist rural sanitation practitioners, communities and local governments to identify best technologies for onsite and descentralized sanitation, including guidelines and recommendations for construction, maintenance and retrofitting, and safe reuse practices and quality standards.
How does this tool work?
The toolkit outlines:
- Various on-site sanitation technologies (e.g., twin-pit toilets, EcoSan systems, septic tanks, biodigesters).
- Treatment options for faecal sludge and wastewater.
- Reuse applications for treated sludge and water.
- Policy frameworks supporting sustainable sanitation.
It includes step-by-step design and operational guidelines tailored to India's rural context.
Who might use this tool?
Rural sanitation practitioners, engineers, community organizations, local government officials and private sector implementers.
What stages of a process can this tool support?
- Planning and designing sanitation systems.
- Implementing treatment technologies.
- Developing strategies for sludge reuse and wastewater management.
What skills, capabilities and resources are required to use this tool?
- Knowledge of local sanitation issues
- Engineering expertise for construction and design
- Policy awareness for compliance
Where can this tool be used?
Rural regions in developing countries (at household and community level).
Get the Tool
The toolkit is available online and freely accesible at the link below
https://www.cseindia.org/toolkit-managing-faecal-sludge-in-rural-areas-10059
Technologies
Anaerobic digestion
Themes
Design
Business models
Technologies
Operation and maintenance
Policy and regulation