Like in many developing countries, over 70 percent of the population in Nepal rely on Non Sewered Sanitation (NSS) services such as pit latrines and septic tanks (Source: Central Bureau of Statistics (2011), Government of Nepal). As the number of municipalities has now increased to 293 (2017) from 58 (2014) with many of the small and emerging towns also being classified as municipalities, the percentage of households connected to septic tanks has further increased.
To disseminate the knowledge, learning, and FSM framework at two municipalities.
To analyse the design assumptions of the FSTPs in regards to the actual quantities and qualities (Q&Q) of faecal sludge discharged.
To gain practical knowledge on piloting Sanitation Safety Planning in Nepal
To assess the current knowledge, attitude, and practices of the municipal people on the water, sanitation, and hygiene behavior. To conduct a scoping assessment on urban sanitation towards total sanitation including Faecal Sludge Management
To manage the sludge generated from the emergency toilets constructed during the emergency response to the earthquake in Lubhu and nearby areas and camps. To launch the faecal sludge treatment plant and test its functionality and adaptability for the upcoming projects
The main aim of the project is to provide safe and improved access to sustainable sanitation through private sector engagement and regulation of key policies related to FSM in the city.
To safeguard the environment including water bodies of Panauti Municipality by improving Faecal Sludge Management Systems through action research, effective planning and collaboration and to demonstrate pragmatic PPP model on FSM for sector learning.
Within this project, ENPHO provided technical consulting support to government and sanitation partners in designing, implementing and sustainable operation of high quality, end-to-end faecal sludge management systems that improve sanitation, public health, living conditions and the environment in cities in Nepal.
