reviewCritical Reviews in Environmental Science and TechnologyFeb 25, 2015BRONZE OA

The Characterization of Feces and Urine: A Review of the Literature to Inform Advanced Treatment Technology

CRCharles RoseAPAlison ParkerBJBruce JeffersonECElise Cartmell

Cranfield University

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Abstract

The safe disposal of human excreta is of paramount importance for the health and welfare of populations living in low income countries as well as the prevention of pollution to the surrounding environment. On-site sanitation (OSS) systems are the most numerous means of treating excreta in low income countries, these facilities aim at treating human waste at source and can provide a hygienic and affordable method of waste disposal. However, current OSS systems need improvement and require further research and development. Development of OSS facilities that treat excreta at, or close to, its source require knowledge of the waste stream entering the system. Data regarding the generation rate and the chemical and…

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  • Feces
  • Sanitation
  • Environmental health
  • Environmental science
  • Population
  • Urine
  • Toxicology
  • Medicine
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