Quantification and Characterization - Lesson Plan (FSM)
This lesson explains the importance and the challenges of quantifying and characterizing faecal sludge. Participants learn what excreta and faecal sludge are made of. They discuss the key differences between faecal sludge and wastewater characteristics, focusing on faecal sludge variability. The difficulties of quantifying and characterizing faecal sludge are also introduced.
Quantification and Characterization - Lesson Plan (FSM)
This lesson explains the importance and the challenges of quantifying and characterizing faecal sludge. Participants learn what excreta and faecal sludge are made of. They discuss the key differences between faecal sludge and wastewater characteristics, focusing on faecal sludge variability. The difficulties of quantifying and characterizing faecal sludge are also introduced.
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