Hygienic Evaluation of Ecosan Toilet Systems in Rural Areas
- VernacularTitle:农村生态卫生厕所卫生效果评价
- Author:
Li CHEN
;
Bo WEI
;
Jijun YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Sanitary engineering;
Feces;
Non-hazard treatment of feces
- From:
Journal of Environment and Health
1993;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the sanitation of the ecological toilet systems used in rural areas. Methods The urine diverting Ecosan toilets in rural areas of Guangxi province were observed for the utilization, maintenance and sanitization. The hygienic evaluation was carried out according to the Hygienic Standards for Excreta Sanitization GB 7959-87. Results The new type of urine diverting Ecosan toilets could meet the requirements of non-hazard treatment of excreta. Conclusion Such toilet system should be developed in most parts of Guangxi.
