Explore Fecal Sludge Management

E-Learning

Transport and Emptying Services: Meet or Exceed the Minimum Requirements

Through this lesson, you will learn how to make sure the emptying and transport services being provided to camps meet or exceed the minimum requirements.

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Spanish

French

English

Arabic

E-Learning

Soil Stability - Jar Test

Learn how to conduct a simple jar test to assess the soil composition that will help you determine an appropriate pit lining to prevent collapse.

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English

Spanish

French

Arabic

E-Learning

Latrine Siting and Access

This module will guide you through important considerations for siting a latrine by focusing on accessibility from the pit emptier's perspective.

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English

Spanish

French

Arabic

E-Learning

It's the Pits!

In this fictional scenario, you will take on the role of a consultant that has been called in to evaluate the current sanitation situation at a camp. Through the evaluation, you will learn how to avoid common pitfalls associated with fecal sludge management for latrines built during a humanitarian crisis.

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English

Spanish

French

Arabic

E-Learning

Too Full, Too Fast

Take this quiz to learn the common factors that can impact how quickly latrine pits will fill.

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English

French

Spanish

Arabic

Document

Critical Points for Safe Removal, Transport and Disposal of Fecal Sludge

Use this checklist to ensure that the critical points required for safe practice are met for the removal, transport and disposal of fecal sludge.

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English

French

Spanish

Arabic

Document

Critical Points Affecting Pit Filling Rates in Emergency Settings

If your latrine pits are filling quicker than you anticipated, use this list of critical points to understand what can be behind it.

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English

French

Spanish

Arabic

Collection

Learn About Sanitation for Emergency Contexts

A collection of short e-learning tools and job aids to guide sanitation officials regarding emptying, transport and treatment/disposal (fecal sludge management) appropriate for humanitarian contexts.

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English

Spanish

French

Arabic

About CAWST

CAWST is a Canadian charity and licensed engineering firm. We address the global need for safe drinking water and sanitation by building local knowledge and skills on household solutions people can implement themselves.