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Lessons learned from a Tiger Worm Toilet implementation project in Sierra Leone
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Author(s)
Sione, L
Bastable, A
Ampilan, A
Templeton, MR
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
This paper discusses the implementation of Tiger Worm Toilets (TWTs) as a sustainable alternative to pit latrines in areas with challenging environmental conditions. The study was carried out in Koinadugu, Sierra Leone, where TWTs were installed in 200 households, providing safe sanitation for approximately 1,200 individuals within a 17-month period. The study reveals that TWTs offer several benefits over traditional pit latrines, including higher cost efficiency. Despite some setbacks, TWTs have been well-received by the local communities, resulting in a significant reduction in open defaecation in areas where latrines are not viable. The study presents areas of further research and concludes with recommendations for future TWT designs based on the lessons learned.
Date Issued
2023-08-01
Date Acceptance
2023-08-01
Citation
Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development, 2023, 13 (8), pp.604-609
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10044/1/105821
URL
https://iwaponline.com/washdev/article/doi/10.2166/washdev.2023.134/96678/Lessons-learned-from-a-Tiger-Worm-Toilet
DOI
https://www.dx.doi.org/10.2166/washdev.2023.134
ISSN
2043-9083
Publisher
IWA Publishing
Start Page
604
End Page
609
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development
Volume
13
Issue
8
Copyright Statement
© 2023 The Authors
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence (CC BY 4.0), which permits copying, adaptation and redistribution, provided the original work is properly cited (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
License URL
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Identifier
https://iwaponline.com/washdev/article/doi/10.2166/washdev.2023.134/96678/Lessons-learned-from-a-Tiger-Worm-Toilet
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2023-08-01
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