Provision of free sustainable basic sanitation: The Durban experience
Gounden, T. et al. (2006)
Published in: 2006
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Paper presented at the 32nd WEDC International Conference, Sustainable Development of Water Resources, Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation. Colombo, Sri Lanka
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In Durban, the eThekwini Municipality (EM) is attempting to ensure an effective barrier against the spread of disease among the newly incorporated, under-serviced rural communities of the Municipality. These challenges are being addressed through an innovative, sustainable approach in the provision of free basic water supply
(200 litres/household/day), and a urine diversion toilet, together with health and hygiene education that promotes hygienic behaviour practices. According to the Strategic Framework for Water Services, Water Service Authorities (WSAs) should not only provide the water services necessary for basic health and hygiene. The municipalities are also required to provide services, which support sustainable livelihoods and economic development. This paper reflects the process followed in meeting the above challenges as well as the lessons learned.
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Gounden, T. et al. (2006). Provision of free sustainable basic sanitation: The Durban experience. Paper presented at the 32nd WEDC International Conference, Sustainable Development of Water Resources, Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation. Colombo, Sri Lanka
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